Madrid Hosts Formula One as City Pursues Major Sporting Events
The Spanish Grand Prix ran on a new semi-urban circuit, reflecting Spain's passion for motorsport and Madrid's entertainment ambitions, according to Le Monde.

Madrid hosted the Spanish Grand Prix on a new semi-urban circuit, part of the city's push to host major global events, Le Monde reported.
The race illustrated Spain's passion for motorsport as well as Madrid's ambition to establish itself among the world's entertainment capitals, according to the report.
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