Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit
Residents in Madrid are protesting the construction of a new Formula One circuit due to excessive noise levels and environmental concerns. Local activists claim noise levels during testing far exceed legal limits, sparking legal action against regional authorities.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing tension between urban development and economic growth versus the quality of life and environmental health of local residents.
Testing with Formula Three cars took place at the Madring circuit in Madrid last week. Photograph: Aaron Heredia/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Testing with Formula Three cars took place at the Madring circuit in Madrid last week. Photograph: Aaron Heredia/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Spain Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit City council emphasises economic case for Madring amid local outrage over disruption and environmental impact
Prefer the Guardian on Google Opponents of Madrid’s newly constructed Formula One circuit have accused the regional authorities of putting profit before people’s wellbeing after tests for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the track later this month yielded noise levels that were almost twice the legal decibel limit.
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