Madrid Community President Isabel Díaz Ayuso has been refraining from publicly confirming that Madrid will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, but she has begun to prepare the ground for its positive reception by the people of Madrid, and this Thursday, she slipped benefits He predicts that the regional government will be for Madrid. Since there was no confirmation from the organization itself, both the regional government and the private sector assumed for days that the news would come in the coming days.
The Madrid leader argued that the GP’s arrival in the capital would be a “unique opportunity” for the region and pointed out that it would have a direct impact on the region. 4.5 billion eurosAlthough not stated, this is understood to be the total amount the event is expected to contribute to the region over the ten years it is expected to be held in Madrid. Likewise, it has shifted from what it would serve to create about. 8,200 jobs It will attract the attention of 119 million people: “70 million will follow us on television, and 49 million will follow us on the internet.”. “This is a unique opportunity to promote Madrid also as a business destination and, above all, to enhance our image as an international sports capital.”
Responding to the parliamentary speaker in the Madrid Assembly, Carlos Díaz Pache, Ayuso added that since the event is held near the Ifema area, “there will be” an impact on connectivity and daily transport in the capital and the rest of the region. Much smaller.”
Competition with the Catalan GP
After the data was announced, criticism of the opposition came during the plenary session, where the president intervened in a much less harsh tone than in previous weeks. “I don’t know of any capital or region in the world that would say no to something like Formula 1,” he began. “This would only happen in a region where the left is skeptical of any good transformation.” For Madrid. Every management bids This shows that Madrid is fashionable in the world.”
He also mentioned the Catalan GP, whose survival has been in jeopardy since Madrid’s bid to join that race as the organization may not be interested in maintaining two circuits in the same country. Expressing his wish later, the president said: “We do not know whether the Catalan Grand Prix will go ahead or not”: “Of course I would like it because I think so Catalonia and Madrid must continue to work togetherHowever, he made it clear that his interest in Formula 1 is clear and that he would not hesitate to race if necessary: ”If we get this opportunity, we will continue to bet on it.” And again to the top. A criticism of opposition groups: “I understand that the left will look for the most suitable place to hang the banner and attack the image of Formula 1, but the feeling of the majority of the people of Madrid and everyone can be said that with a little judgment an event with these characteristics is good.