'''Madrid Drive''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is named after and inspired by the city of [[Madrid]], Spain. The course takes racers through many landmarks of the city such as the {{wp|Puerta del Sol}} and the {{wp|Puerta de Alcalá}}. The course has three routes, Madrid Drive, '''Madrid Drive 2''', and '''Madrid Drive 3'''; the first two debuted together in the [[Summer Tour (2023)|2023 Summer Tour]] while the third route debuted two tours later in the [[Anniversary Tour (2023)|2023 Anniversary Tour]] - Madrid Drive is the third city course in a row to not debut in a tour named after its respective city and is also the city to have the shortest gap between separate releases of routes. The first route takes racers to the {{wp|Gran Vía, Madrid|Gran Vía}} and {{wp|Santiago Bernabéu Stadium}}, the second route features {{wp|Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid|Retiro Park}}, {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} and the {{wp|Market of San Miguel}}. The course features unused roads for a third route, featuring the [[Prado Museum]] and the {{wp|Madrid Atocha railway station|Madrid Atocha}}. The course is the seventh course set in a European city. The course features [[Shoe Goomba]]s playing soccer, [[Wiggler]]s and [[Thwomp]]s. The fences seen across this course use the same color scheme as the ones seen in [[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways]], albeit in a slightly different pattern. The starting line for the course resembles the gate for the {{wp|Royal Palace of Madrid}}.
'''Madrid Drive''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is named after and inspired by the city of [[Madrid]], Spain. The course takes racers through many landmarks of the city such as the {{wp|Puerta del Sol}} and the {{wp|Puerta de Alcalá}}. The course has three routes, Madrid Drive, '''Madrid Drive 2''', and '''Madrid Drive 3'''; the first two debuted together in the [[Summer Tour (2023)|2023 Summer Tour]] while the third route debuted two tours later in the [[Anniversary Tour (2023)|2023 Anniversary Tour]] - Madrid Drive is the third city course in a row to not debut in a tour named after its respective city and is also the city to have the shortest gap between separate releases of routes. The first route takes racers to the {{wp|Gran Vía, Madrid|Gran Vía}} and {{wp|Santiago Bernabéu Stadium}}, the second route features {{wp|Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid|Retiro Park}}, {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} and the {{wp|Market of San Miguel}}, while the third route features the [[Prado Museum]] and the {{wp|Madrid Atocha railway station|Madrid Atocha}}. The course is the seventh course set in a European city. The course features [[Shoe Goomba]]s playing soccer, [[Wiggler]]s and [[Thwomp]]s. The fences seen across this course use the same color scheme as the ones seen in [[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways]], albeit in a slightly different pattern. The starting line for the course resembles the gate for the {{wp|Royal Palace of Madrid}}.
The course's music heavily utilizes acoustic guitars and claps; reminiscing traditional Spanish {{wp|flamenco}} music, or {{wp|Palo (flamenco)|palo}}. It is the second city course after [[Singapore Speedway]] to feature an alternative version of its theme - namely, when entering the stadium in its first layout, the song is replaced with a version based on a cheering crowd (although this is absent in [[Coin Rush (Mario Kart Tour)|Coin Rush]]). Also like Singapore Speedway, a third, currently unused version of the music is present in the files, though unlike Singapore Speedway, it is a more unique rendition rather than a percussion-less version of the main song.
The course's music heavily utilizes acoustic guitars and claps; reminiscing traditional Spanish {{wp|flamenco}} music, or {{wp|Palo (flamenco)|palo}}. It is the second city course after [[Singapore Speedway]] to feature an alternative version of its theme - namely, when entering the stadium in its first layout, the song is replaced with a version based on a cheering crowd (although this is absent in [[Coin Rush (Mario Kart Tour)|Coin Rush]]). Also like Singapore Speedway, a third, currently unused version of the music is present in the files, though unlike Singapore Speedway, it is a more unique rendition rather than a percussion-less version of the main song.
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Madrid Drive is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is named after and inspired by the city of Madrid, Spain. The course takes racers through many landmarks of the city such as the Puerta del Sol and the Puerta de Alcalá. The course has three routes, Madrid Drive, Madrid Drive 2, and Madrid Drive 3; the first two debuted together in the 2023 Summer Tour while the third route debuted two tours later in the 2023 Anniversary Tour - Madrid Drive is the third city course in a row to not debut in a tour named after its respective city and is also the city to have the shortest gap between separate releases of routes. The first route takes racers to the Gran Vía and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the second route features Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor and the Market of San Miguel, while the third route features the Prado Museum and the Madrid Atocha. The course is the seventh course set in a European city. The course features Shoe Goombas playing soccer, Wigglers and Thwomps. The fences seen across this course use the same color scheme as the ones seen in Berlin Byways, albeit in a slightly different pattern. The starting line for the course resembles the gate for the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The course's music heavily utilizes acoustic guitars and claps; reminiscing traditional Spanish flamenco music, or palo. It is the second city course after Singapore Speedway to feature an alternative version of its theme - namely, when entering the stadium in its first layout, the song is replaced with a version based on a cheering crowd (although this is absent in Coin Rush). Also like Singapore Speedway, a third, currently unused version of the music is present in the files, though unlike Singapore Speedway, it is a more unique rendition rather than a percussion-less version of the main song.
Madrid Drive and Rome Avanti are the only city courses from Mario Kart Tour that have yet to reappear as a classic course in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC. Madrid Drive is also the final city course and new course added to Tour prior to new content for the game wrapping up.
The city course's routes in relation to each other.
Madrid Drive
The first route for the course begins in the Puerta del Sol. After a very brief straightaway, racers progress through the Calle de Preciados, and driving beneath the Segovia Viaduct, racers take a left turn that goes round almost 270 degrees, passing the Market of San Miguel, before driving along the top of the viaduct towards Gran Vía, passing the streets own landmarks before heading into the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Avoiding Shoe Goombas and soccer balls, racers drive through the pitch before driving through a goal, taking them to Calle de Alcalá, taking a right turn to return to the Puerta del Sol. One last slight right bend is taken before racers reach the finish line.
This route also appears as Madrid Drive R (reversed), Madrid Drive T (with ramps), and Madrid Drive R/T (reversed with ramps). Madrid Drive T is the only trick variant in the game in which a portion of the course is driven in the opposite direction than advertised, similar to reverse/trick variants of various other courses.
Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Madrid Drive and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Madrid Drive tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Course
Three-item drivers
Bonus points ×2 karts
Combo bonus ×3 gliders
Two-item drivers
Bonus points ×1.5 karts
Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Normal variant
**
R variant
**
*
T variant
R/T variant
****
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. *** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.
The course's second route begins in the opposite direction compared to the first. Just like in the first route, players begin in Puerta del Sol, but this time head towards the Cybele Palace. Racers turn left and drive beneath the arches of the Puerta de Alcalá, using a ramp to jump over the grass that surrounds it. Soon, racers turn right and head to Retiro Park, taking a glide ramp to glide over the park's large pond. Upon landing, racers turn right to pass both the Madrid Atocha and the Prado Museum. Racers drive past many theaters, restaurants and other facilities before entering the Plaza Mayor. Here, Wigglers circle the statue of King Philip III. Racers avoid the Wigglers and exit the square before heading towards the Market of San Miguel. Racers drive into the market, avoid the Thwomps inside, before coming out next to the Segovia Viaduct. Racers drive down the road via a large right turn before entering the Calle de Preciados, before returning to Puerta del Sol, and then reaching the finish line.
This route also appears as Madrid Drive 2R (reversed), Madrid Drive 2T (with ramps), and Madrid Drive 2R/T (reversed with ramps).
Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Madrid Drive 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Madrid Drive 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Course
Three-item drivers
Bonus points ×2 karts
Combo bonus ×3 gliders
Two-item drivers
Bonus points ×1.5 karts
Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Normal variant
*
R variant
T variant
*
R/T variant
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. *** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.
Gallery
Madrid Drive
Course icons
The course icon with Mario (Black Suit)
The course icon of the R variant with Pauline (Rose)
The course icon of the T variant with Penguin Toadette
Some of the landmarks in this course are based on their past or future designs.
Puerta del Sol is based on its design prior to a renovation which started in 2022 before the course's release, in which the fountains, the glass metro station entrance, and the road with this course's starting line were demolished.
One of the Gate of Europe towers has a logo which resembles that of Caja Madrid, a bank that went defunct in 2010.
The design of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is based on a renovation that is, as of the course's release, yet to be completed.
A couple of Madrid's famous billboards have been changed.
In Puerta del Sol, the Tío Pepe sign is substituted by a Mario Kart sign.
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