Jarno Zaffelli sculpts racetracks.
The founder of Dromo Circuit Design, the man behind Zandvoort’s revival and Silverstone’s refinements, now turns his eye to Madrid.
In this episode of Business of Speed, Vincenzo Landino and co-host Lali Michelsen sit down with the Italian designer redefining what “track design” means in Formula 1.
Zaffelli explains why Madring, the new F1 circuit in Madrid is a living organism: flowing, breathing, and built with emotion as much as engineering.
They explore:
- The passion and philosophy behind Madring.
- How Italian artistry shapes modern circuit design, from Michelangelo to motorsport.
- Lessons from Zandvoort, Silverstone, and Suzuka.
- The balance of science, art, and obsession that drives Zaffelli’s process.
- Why imperfection creates beauty in life, love, and lap times.
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