Source:REUTERS/Yves Herman
[Saba Sports News] According to the latest report from Spanish media, the F1 Madrid Grand Prix, originally scheduled for early September next year, has faced a setback. The 22nd Administrative Court of Madrid has accepted an appeal challenging the city’s approval of a new temporary “Madring” circuit near IFEMA. The environmental group Liberum Natura filed the lawsuit, claiming that the approval process for the track was “complex, fragmented, and opaque,” criticizing the city for issuing a provisional license without a comprehensive environmental assessment. They argue that it shows a lack of rigor in urban and environmental planning, especially considering the temporary nature of the track, which is planned to be dismantled after ten years. The editor believes that this highlights potential irregularities in the event’s preparation. Previously, the president of the FIA Senate and the head of the Spanish Automobile Federation had pointed out that the rumors about Madrid joining the F1 calendar from 2026 were not processed through proper channels. The issues mentioned in this legal dispute, such as the temporary license, further indicate possible loopholes in the approval and planning stages of the event, which could affect the progress of the event and raise doubts about its legality and stability.