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Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz becomes first to trial new F1 track

Carlos Sainz has gotten a taste of the new Spanish Grand Prix track, with Madrid taking over from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya next year.

Carlos Sainz has become the first F1 driver to get a taste of the new Spanish Grand Prix circuit, in Madrid.

As part of the MADRING Roadshow, the four-time grand prix winner took a Williams FW45 for a spin on a kilometre of the newly-formed Madring Circuit.

"It’s a dream come true for me to be back in Madrid, driving the FW45 around the streets I grew up in," said Sainz.

"I’ll never forget driving this car in front of a crowd of 80,000 people from all over the world.

"It’s been a super emotional day, but it’s just a taste of what will be coming in 2026.

"Next year will be huge for Madrid as it becomes part of F1 and I can't wait!"

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