Formula 1 returns to Europe with a race in football-obsessed Madrid

Formula 1 is heading back to Europe and will hold an event in Madrid. The move follows the sport’s rapid growth in popularity outside its European heartland and marks a return to the continent. Madrid was chosen for two simple reasons: the city’s appeal and a large exhibition centre on the outskirts that can support the event’s needs. The decision pairs the capital’s tourist draw with a substantial venue capable of handling the logistics that come with a major motorsport fixture. BBC Sport reported the development, noting that the combination of the city’s attractiveness and the expo centre were central to the choice.