Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit
Summary
Madrid has built a new 5.4 km Formula One racing circuit called Madring, which will host the Spanish Grand Prix later this month. Local residents have raised concerns about noise levels nearly twice the legal limit during test runs and worry about disruption from the event.Key Facts
- Madring is a 5.4 km Formula One circuit located in northeast Madrid, costing €83 million to build.
- Test runs with Formula Three cars showed noise levels averaging 102.7 decibels, almost double the legal limit of 55 decibels for residential areas.
- Residents, including families with children who have autism, reported distress and difficulties working due to noise.
- A local group, Stop F1 Madrid, is taking legal action over the circuit’s noise and other concerns.
- Authorities plan to use noise-reducing measures like acoustic panels during the Grand Prix on September 11-13.
- Officials say Formula One cars produce less noise than the test cars used, and they aim to reduce traffic disruption.
- Local government officials highlight expected economic benefits and increased tourism from hosting the event.
- Organizers emphasize that minimizing disruption and protecting residents’ wellbeing are priorities.
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