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<\/a><\/p>\nCharles Leclerc, British GP 2026
\u00a9 Ferrari<\/p>\n
Spanish reports say the Maranello team will conduct a filming day on Thursday, although no official confirmation has yet been issued.<\/p>\n
However, Madrid’s city council has announced road closures around the circuit on July 9 due to construction work and a test, with activity scheduled from 7am until 10pm.<\/p>\n
According to Marca, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will each complete laps of the new circuit within the 200-kilometre limit permitted for filming days.<\/p>\n
The outing would give Ferrari an early opportunity to familiarise itself with the layout before Formula 1’s first visit to Madring in September.<\/p>\n
The reports also represent the latest indication that preparations for the new venue remain on schedule despite repeated suggestions the project could face delays.<\/p>\n
A year and a half ago we announced an ambition, a challenge, something many considered impossible, even crazy, but now it’s a reality, said Spanish GP communications chief Nira Juanco.<\/p>\n
It’s been hard work, months and months of fighting against doubts – not our own, but others. It hasn’t been easy – even the weather put us all a bit on the ropes, but we are on time, and we will be on time.<\/p>\n
IFEMA Madrid president Jose Vicente de los Mozos also hit back at critics of the project.<\/p>\n
Getting here hasn’t been easy, he said.<\/p>\n
We’ve read and heard many biased news stories that sought to sow distrust and doubt about the project. We are proud of the work accomplished.<\/p>\n
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