Madrid is preparing to host one of the world’ s most eagerly awaited sporting events: Formula 1. The new urban circuit, which will run through part of the IFEMA area, will begin to be built in 2025. But beyond the spectacle, this mega-project involves a major environmental challenge: how to control air quality during construction in a city already affected by pollution?

This is where Bettair comes in. Its air quality sensors are already monitoring the project’s environmental impact to ensure Madrid can move toward a Smart City without compromising the health of its citizens. What’s happening with F1 in Madrid could be an example and an study case for many other cities around the world.

Why is air quality so important in a project of this magnitude?

The construction of urban infrastructures in an area such as IFEMA, where there are offices, constant traffic and housing nearby, generates elements that must be monitored and controlled:

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  • Emissions from heavy machinery
  • Noise

And when it is a work related to a global event such as Formula 1, the environmental demands are also greater, both on the part of the public and the institutions.

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Solution: Bettair sensors for air quality monitoring

The answer to these challenges lies in technology. Bettair sensors can be installed quickly and start collecting air quality data in real time.

Thanks to this solution, you can:

  • Measure levels of particles matter PM2.5, PM10, possible gases NO₂, O₃, CO, CO₂, among others, and measure noise.

  • Analyze variations in emissions during construction phases.

  • Detect high pollution events and make corrective decisions.

  • Transparently inform citizens and authorities about the state of the air.

  • Contribute to a healthier environment in the middle of the city.

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Where has the equipment been installed?

The Bettair compact stations are already in operation in key areas around IFEMA, where the main works of the circuit will be developed. This makes it possible to cover:

  • Areas of high machinery traffic.

  • Points close to inhabited or working areas.

  • Intersections that could be affected by detours and increased traffic.

This deployment is part of a broader plan of continuous measurement, which not only acts as a control system, but also as a tool for prevention and decision making throughout the project.

What does Bettair measure in this project?

Bettair sensors offer a non-invasive, low-maintenance and highly accurate system. They are designed for Smart Cities and offer continuous monitoring of:

  • Particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5 and PM10): very important in construction sites due to the dust generated.

  • Polluting gases such as NO₂, CO, CO₂, O₃: which come from engines and construction processes.

  • Temperature, humidity and pressure: to correlate climatic conditions with pollution levels.

  • Environmental noise: useful for assessing noise impact in inhabited areas.

All this information is displayed on a user-friendly air quality monitoring platform accessible to project managers and local authorities.

The incorporation of Bettair to the F1 Madrid circuit project is not a simple technical action. It is a declaration of intent: Madrid wants to grow, but in a responsible way.

The Smart City concept is not only about technology, but about how that technology is used to improve people ‘ s lives. And environmental monitoring is a key part of that.

What can other cities learn from the Madrid case?

What is happening in Madrid can serve as an example for other cities that want to modernize their infrastructure without putting public health at risk.

Key lessons:

  • Measuring is the first step to improvement.

  • Installing IoT sensors during construction works allows for timely correction and reduction of negative impacts.

  • Informing with data generates public confidence.

  • Betting on solutions such as Bettair accelerates the path to urban sustainability.

The arrival of Formula 1 in Madrid not only represents speed, excitement and tourism. It is also a litmus test and a success story to demonstrate that it is possible to build complex infrastructures without forgetting to take care of air quality and the environment.

Thanks to the Bettair sensors installed by dnota, we now know what is being breathed during the circuit works and how to minimize its impact.

Madrid is proving that technology, environmental planning and transparency can go hand in hand, even in world-class events.

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