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FIA official admits ‘political will' for Formula 1 to race in Madrid

Amidst growing speculation that Madrid could replace Barcelona as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix, a top official from the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has played down the rumours. Carmelo Sanz de Barros, who is also the president of Spain's automobile club Real Automovil Club de Espana, dismissed the notion, stating that there is currently no approved circuit or firm proposal for a Madrid event. “There’s a lot of noise but the circuit has not been approved and there is no firm proposal,” de Barros said. However, De Barros did acknowledge the existence of 'political will' to organise a race in Madrid, a sentiment echoed by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.  Want...
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