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There have been a lot of concerns surrounding the Madring circuit and whether it would be ready in time, but Luis Garcia Abad has shut those concerns down.
There were reports that the Madring circuit would need a miracle to be ready in time for the Madrid Grand Prix in September.
In fact, recent images from Madring resembled a wasteland, with the track looking quite unfinished and barely any asphalt work being done.
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With the Madrid circuit’s completion being in doubt, there were some who were worried that Madrid would be replaced with the Turkish GP.
However, Luis Garcia Abad, the current head of the Madring circuit project, has shut down the concerns surrounding the readiness of the track.
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Luis Garcia Abad explains why Madring circuit construction got delayed recently
Speaking to Albert Fabregas, Madring circuit boss Luis Garcia Abad revealed that the Madring circuit is currently done with the initial asphalt work and is now focused on the pit box work.
He added that despite the delays caused by rains in Madrid, work on the circuit is ahead of schedule, and they will be ready for their all-important inspection on May 31st.
“The Madring is going up, everything is going well. Now that it’s stopped raining, the asphalt is really coming along, and yesterday, we finished paving the exit from turn 19 before reaching turn 20.
“Everything is concretised. We have very little left to finish with the first layer of asphalt. We are fulfilling what the construction companies told us would be needed and will have the work finished by May 31st…
“We are even a little ahead of schedule despite the rains, because the rains delayed the paving, but they have allowed us to complete all the urbanisation of the Valdebebas plot, lighting, sewage, and the concreting of all areas on the main straight.
“The structure of the pit boxes and the paddock are already in place. We’ve even begun working on part of the temporary structures of the pit lane. It’s progressing nicely.”
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Luis Garcia Abad reveals what work will begin after May 31st inspection
Speaking further in the interview, Abad noted that after May 31st, when all the asphalt work and circuit milling is completed, the work on amenities such as walls, fences, hospitality areas and restrooms will be made.
“The circuit will be finished, the kerbs, the run-off areas, and we will have already done what the last layer of asphalt is. With this first layer, we are now analysing all the areas to avoid micro-potholes.
“Some areas will need to be milled. It’s a job that’s already organised and scheduled. From that date, which will be when the circuit as a track is finished, we’ll start with the installation of walls, fences, stands, hospitality areas, toilets, and everything that’s necessary.
“So that on September 13th, when we start dismantling, we can take down everything that needs to be put up.”
The hope right now is that despite all their issues, the organisers of the Madrid Grand Prix can have the circuit ready and safe in time for the race weekend in September.
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