Formula 1 announced the official calendar for the 2026 season this Tuesday, which confirmed the definitive removal of the iconic Imola circuit. In its place, among the 24 scheduled races, a second Grand Prix in Spain will be added, which will take place on the streets of Madrid, as had already been anticipated some time ago.
Lewis Hamilton recently addressed the disappearance of traditional circuits from the calendar and the addition of new venues, a trend with which he still doesn't feel comfortable. In a conversation with the press, the British driver mentioned the possible removal of the Circuit de Barcelona, which will host its last Grand Prix under the current contract in 2026, making way for Madrid as the new host of the Spanish GP.
"I think losing any of the classics (circuits), and this is one of the classics, is a shame because, as I've said, it's a great city," Lewis remarked. "There are many fans here in Spain, particularly since Fernando (Alonso) is here. The important thing is that there continues to be a race in Spain," he added.
