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FIA Formula One World Championship will return to Madrid, Spain, after a 40-year absence, with the Spanish Grand Prix set to take place at the newly constructed Madring circuit, which incorporates historical elements like Spanish Civil War bunkers. This development comes as Formula 1 drivers have accumulated only a single penalty point — issued to Franco Colapinto for failing to slow under yellow flags during the Barcelona race — across seven races completed this year, indicating improved relations with the FIA, with no penalty points issued for on-track incidents. Separately, Franco Colapinto made a case for securing a spot on the 2027 grid while driving an Alpine during his weekend in Austria. Earlier on June 26, Formula One and ServusTV extended their free-to-air broadcast partnership in Austria, building on a six-year relationship. The renewed deal retains ServusTV's rights across all distribution channels, including its streaming platform, through 2026 and ensures uninterrupted coverage from 2027, providing live coverage of practice sessions, qualifying, F1 Sprint events, and Grands Prix. Previously, on June 25, Disney expanded its presence in the Formula 1 market with a significant activation at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, featuring exclusive merchandise, live entertainment, and immersive fan experiences.
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