Case Studies

Madrid ensures responsible F1 circuit construction with high-precision environmental sensors

  • Stakeholder

City Council of Madrid | Innovasur | IFEMA

  • Sector

Networks of regulation |Research & Consulting

Challenge

A project managed by Innovasur and IFEMA, Madrid urban F1 circuit project faced serious public and legal opposition due to potential health impacts from noise and pollution during construction and events. A monitoring solution was needed to ensure compliance with acoustic and environmental standards, reinforcing transparency, oversight, and legitimacy of the project.

Solution

Bettair deployed 6 bettair® nodes at strategic locations around IFEMA, collecting real-time environmental and acoustic data on NO₂, O₃, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀ and noise levels. This directly addressed the community’s concerns by ensuring compliance with acoustic and environmental regulations and providing an objective view of the project’s impact.

At a glance

· Red híbrida: 8 AQMS + 10 nodos Bettair.
· Compatible con LEZ a partir de enero de 2025.
· Cumple las normas CEN/TS 17660-1:2021 de precisión indicativa de la monitorización de gases.

Technologies in use

Bettair Stations

Bettair Platform

api sensores de calidad del aire bettair

API Bettair

Outcomes

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The 6-node network provided precise monitoring during construction, measuring dust, gases, and noise in real time, enabling immediate corrective actions.

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Compliance with noise and pollutant thresholds was verified in sensitive areas like IFEMA and nearby residential zones, using objective data to support legal and institutional accountability.

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The transparency enabled by the system enhanced public oversight and boosted the project’s legitimacy, showcasing environmental commitment to residents and urban advocacy groups.

More information
  • Bettair at the new Circuit F1 in Madrid | More info

Project details

  • Date · 2025
  • Location · Madrid, Spain
  • Sector · Research & Consulting · Regulation Networks
  • End user · IFEMA Circuit F1
  • Product
    – 6 Nodes
    – Platform SaaS
    – API
  • Measured Parameters
    – NO2, O3, ppb
    – PM1, PM2.5, PM10 ugr/m2
    – Noise Temperature, Humidity, Pressure

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