Tour Madrid Drive

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Madrid Drive
The Football Stadium in Madrid Drive 1.
View of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2023)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 6) (2023)
Cup(s) Spiny Cup
Tour(s)
Madrid Drive:
Summer Tour (2023)
Madrid Drive 2:
Summer Tour (2023)
Madrid Drive 3:
Anniversary Tour (2023)
Based on Madrid, Spain
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour
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Stadium

Museum


Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Stadium

Museum

Frontrunning

Stadium/Frontrunning

Museum/Frontrunning
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Madrid Drive
Map for Madrid Drive in Mario Kart Tour
Madrid Drive 2
Map for Madrid Drive 2 in Mario Kart Tour
Madrid Drive 3
Map of Madrid Drive 3 from Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Madrid Drive in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Aracel
2:10.689 PeachetteBiddybuggyStandardCloud Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Fausti
1:33.156 ToadSneekerStandard (tire)Super Glider

Madrid Drive is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is named after and inspired by the city of Madrid, Spain. It is the fourteenth and last real world city course added to the game. 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, and the third route features the Prado Museum and Atocha station. Additionally, the second route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two. 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). A third version of the music is used when players enter the Prado Museum.

Madrid Drive returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the first course of the Spiny Cup in the Booster Course Pass. Its theme was arranged for the Booster Course Pass end credits.

Mario Kart Tour

Madrid Drive's map in relation to its other routes.Madrid Drive 2's map in relation to its other routes.Madrid Drive 3's map in relation to its other routes.
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 and avoiding a pair of Goombas. They then drive 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.

The course also appears as Madrid Drive R (reversed), Madrid Drive T (with ramps), and Madrid Drive R/T (reversed with ramps). In all three variants, Shoe Goombas appear in different locations and have different behavior. In the T and R/T variants, there is a glide ramp near the Segova Viaduct, and the nearby Goombas are gone.

Appearances

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Madrid Drive tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Madrid Drive.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

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
Madrid Drive from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Luigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Black Suit)Morton Mii Racing SuitOrange Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Waluigi (Vampire) Armored RiderChain Chomp ChariotHot Pot Hot RodRainbow StreetleSilver Cupid's ArrowSpicy ZucchiniStrawberry Soft SwerveWhite Fast FrankYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame Dolphin DrifterFlying FlappersFuzzy KiteGold Home-Field GliderGolden GliderGreen EmblemGreen SproutNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaTropical BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate Balloons Chain Chomp Mii Racing SuitGold MarioPaulinePauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Kimono)PeachetteRosalina (Swimwear)Santa Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist) Blue Sub ScooterCleanup HitterFish Bone FerryGold B DasherGold Cupid's ArrowGold Shielded SpeedsterHuffin Puffin EggOrange StreamlinerP-WingPink SneekerPurple Rattle BuggyRed CometRoaring RacerSwift TalonTaiko Drum Dasher 8-Bit GoombaBoo HanafudaBullet Bill HanafudaCandlelight Flight CakeGlittering GliderGold Flappy WingsGold Piranha Plant BalloonsIcy Mario's MustacheLuigi Golf CapMario Golf Cap**Mosaic StarchutePeach HanafudaRainbow StarchuteSilver Luigi's Mustache
Birdo (Orange)Fire BroWhite Shy GuyYellow Shy GuyYellow Yoshi Koopa Clown
Baby LuigiBaby Rosalina Bullet BlasterMushmellowRed Kiddie Kart Minion Paper Glider
Madrid Drive R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Dolphin Mii Racing SuitPauline (Rose)PeachettePetey Piranha (Gold)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing Suit Gold Capsule KartGold Fish Bone FerryGold PaintsterGold QuickshawGold Sweet RideHuffin Puffin EggMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Poison Apple KartSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 Candlelight Flight CakeGold Candlelight FlightGold Checkered GliderGold Flappy WingsGold Mario Golf CapGold Origami GliderGold Piranha Plant BalloonsIcy Mario's MustacheMint & Berry BalloonsMosaic StarchuteStar-Spangled GliderTreasure MapYukata Ribbon Black Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Thai Dress)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Ice MarioKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Luigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Golf)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitPink Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black Penguin SliderBlack Shielded SpeedsterBlue Crawly KartDolphin DrifterGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Clanky KartGold DriverGold Jingle BellGold Lunar CruiserGold Pumpkin KartJumbo JetterRainbow StreetleSilver Flower KartSpicy Zucchini**Strawberry Soft Swerve 8-Bit Block GliderChocolate PretzelDolphin Great SailDragon WingsGold Tanooki ParafoilGreen SproutJellychuteLuigi Golf Cap*New Year's 2023Tropical BalloonsTulip CorsageWhite Waves Origami GliderWiggler ParachuteYoshi's Cookies
Birdo (Orange)Blue Shy GuyOrange Shy GuyPurple Toad (Pit Crew)Yellow Shy GuyYellow Yoshi Light-blue Turbo YoshiOrange Turbo YoshiYellow Turbo Yoshi Bowser Jr.Orange YoshiPink Toad (Pit Crew) Birthday Girl DaisyBlue SevenRambi Rider Flower Glider
Dry Bones
Madrid Drive T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Builder ToadCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Pauline (Party Time)Penguin ToadettePink Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Waluigi Mii Racing SuitWario (Hiker)Yellow Mii Racing Suit Blue Sub ScooterChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream B Dasher Mk. 2Fish Bone FerryGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Shielded SpeedsterJumbo JetterPink B Dasher Mk. 2Pink CometPink SpeederPurple Rattle BuggySneekerTaiko Drum DasherWild Wiggler 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom8-Bit Block Glider8-Bit Super MushroomCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsFestive HollyGold Chocolate BalloonsLuigi's Hat BalloonMario Bros. ParafoilPink Bubble BalloonRed and Gold UmbrellaRed EmblemSecret ScrollWiggler Parachute Bronze Mii Racing SuitDr. MarioDaisy Mii Racing SuitGoomba Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Gold)Light Green Mii Racing SuitOrange Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Toadette (Sailor)Wiggler Mii Racing Suit Boo PipesCact-XCream ClassicGold QuickshawGreen CometHoliday SpeederHot Pot Hot RodHuffin Puffin EggMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Moo Moo OffroaderSnow SkimmerSteel DriverWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White Snow SkimmerYeehaw WagonYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame Autumn LeavesBlizzard ParasolFire Manta GliderFlying FlappersFuzzy KiteGold Cloud BalloonsGold Mario Golf CapGolden GliderGreen EmblemMario Golf CapNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaRainbow Fare FlierSilver-and-Gold HeartsTulip CorsageVampire Wings
Blue Shy GuyLakituOrange Shy Guy DK Jumbo
Morton Warship
Madrid Drive R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Cat LuigiChargin' Chuck (Gold)Dr. LuigiLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Luigi (Golf)Mario (King)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing Suit Black Shielded SpeedsterBlazing EagleCoconut 1Gold Cupid's ArrowHoliday SpeederMoo Moo OffroaderPink SneekerRed CometStreetleSwift TalonYeehaw WagonYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit Fire Flower8-Bit GoombaAutumn LeavesChocolate PretzelFire Manta GliderGreen SproutJellychuteLuigi Golf CapPiranha Plant BalloonsRainbow BellsRainbow Fare FlierRoyal FlushSakura Origami Glider Mario (Black Suit)**Mario (Swimwear)Orange Mii Racing Suit**PeachettePenguin LuigiPetey Piranha (Gold)Tanooki RosalinaWaluigi (Bus Driver)White Tanooki MarioYellow Mii Racing Suit Armored RiderChain Chomp ChariotClanky KartDesert Rose WagonGold Capsule KartGold PaintsterGold Sushi RacerGold Sweet RideSilver Cupid's ArrowSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Tanooki Kart 8-Bit Super MushroomBlooper HanafudaBowser HanafudaGold Home-Field GliderGold MeteorsGold TulipsLava RocksManta GliderPink Magniflying GlassRed and Gold UmbrellaRed EmblemSilver Candlelight FlightSoaring JackVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWario's Mustache
Birdo (Red)Diddy KongPurple Toad (Pit Crew)RosalinaToadette Flame FlyerOrange Turbo YoshiPink Turbo YoshiRed Turbo BirdoYellow Turbo Birdo
Birthday Girl
* 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.

Bonus challenges

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mii Cup challenge from the 2023 Summer Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Madrid Drive Regular Lemmy Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Lemmy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 30
  • 35
  • 40
Summer Tour (2023) Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Lakitu Cup challenge from the 2023 Summer Tour; a Goomba Takedown challenge set on Madrid Drive Regular Monty Mole from Mario Kart Tour
Monty Mole
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom
1
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30
Summer Tour (2023) Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Daisy Cup challenge from the 2023 Summer Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Madrid Drive Regular Fire Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:45.00
  • 1:39.00
  • 1:33.00
Summer Tour (2023) The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Daisy Cup

Madrid Drive 2

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, which has water geysers erupting from it. Upon landing, racers turn right to pass both the Atocha station and the Prado Museum. Racers drive past many theaters, restaurants and other facilities before entering the Plaza Mayor. Here, a pair of Wigglers circle the statue of King Philip III. Once racers exit the square, they drive towards the Market of San Miguel and avoid the pair of Thwomps inside, before coming out next to the Segovia Viaduct. Racers then 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.

The course also appears as Madrid Drive 2R (reversed), Madrid Drive 2T (with ramps), and Madrid Drive 2R/T (reversed with ramps). In all three variants, the Wigglers are gone and much more of the space in the Plaza Mayor is taken up by tables. In the R and R/T variants, Cheep Cheeps jump out of the pond in Retiro Park. In the T variant, there is a third Thwomp, found just before the arches of the Puerta de Alcalá, and the gliding section is gone. In the R/T variant, there are six Thwomps throughout the course.

Appearances

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Madrid Drive 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Madrid Drive 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

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
Madrid Drive 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitGold Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Golf)Penguin ToadetteRosalina (Volendam)Toadette Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black SneekerChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCleanup HitterCoconut 1Combo CruiserDolphin DrifterMoo Moo OffroaderPink CometPurple Rattle BuggyRainbow TaxiYeehaw Wagon 8-Bit Super MushroomLuigi Golf CapNew Year's 2023Rainbow Flappy WingsRed EmblemSmiley Flower GliderTulip CorsageYellow Hard Hat Balloon Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)*Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha (Gold)Toad (Astronaut)Toadette (Sailor)Waluigi Mii Racing SuitWendy Mii Racing SuitWiggler (Gold)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Banana MasterBlazing EagleDark BuggyGold B DasherGold Fish Bone FerryGold PipesGold Soft SwerveGold Warrior WagonGoo-Goo GoldGreen Double-DeckerPink Capsule KartPink SpeederSilver Cupid's ArrowSpicy ZucchiniYellow Sub Scooter Bright BalloonsFire Manta GliderGold UmbrellaGreen Checkered GliderHeart BalloonsMario Golf CapMint & Berry BalloonsPara-PaniniPink Bubble BalloonPink Magniflying GlassRoyal FlushSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsWiggler Parachute
Birdo (Light Blue)Green Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Yoshi Turbo YoshiYellow Turbo Yoshi Plaid Ribbon
Bull's-Eye Banzai
Madrid Drive 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Black Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Gold MarioIggy Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitPaulinePeach (Kimono)Petey Piranha (Gold)Pokey Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitWigglerYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black SneekerGold DriverGold Rambi RiderGold Sweet RideGold TricksterGold Warrior WagonGoo-Goo GoldGreen CometParty-WingPink B Dasher Mk. 2Wiggler Egg Gold BellsGold Flappy WingsGold Mario Golf CapGold MeteorsGold TulipsGold UmbrellaGreen Checkered GliderIcy Mario's MustacheMario Bros. ParafoilMelon & Banana BalloonsNew Year's 2020Silver Surf MasterSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsTulip Corsage Blue Mii Racing SuitBrown Mii Racing SuitChargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Sailor)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (King)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitMorton Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitWario (Hiker)White Tanooki MarioWiggler (Gold) Blue Sub ScooterBright GirlChain Chomp ChariotClackety KartComet TailGold EagleGold Shielded SpeedsterGold TrainGreen LightningGreen SpeederPink CometRainbow StreetleSakura Sports CoupeStreetleSunset CloudVampire Flyer Bright RibbonFestive HollyGlittering GliderGold Candlelight FlightGoomba HanafudaLuma ParafoilMario's Hat BalloonRainbow Flappy WingsRed and Gold UmbrellaSecret ScrollSmiley Flower GliderStar-Spangled GliderTropical BalloonsWavy Great Sail
Birdo (Red)White Shy Guy Pink Turbo YoshiRed Turbo Birdo Birdo (Yellow)Fire BroToadWaluigi Poltergust 4000Turbo Birdo BaNaNa ParafoilBob-omb Parafoil
Madrid Drive 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Brown Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadDaisy (Sailor)Lemmy Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Luigi (Gold Knight)Pauline (Party Time)Penguin MarioToadette (Astronaut)White Tanooki MarioWiggler (Gold)Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black Shielded SpeedsterBlue SpeederChain Chomp ChariotCream ClassicDesert Rose WagonGold Shielded SpeedsterMonarch KartOrange StreamlinerPink SpeederRainbow StreetleRed CometSpicy ZucchiniStreetle Bright RibbonGold 8-Bit GliderGolden GliderLava RocksLe TricoloreMario's Hat BalloonMosaic StarchutePara-PaniniRainbow Flappy WingsSecret ScrollWario's MustacheYoshi's Cookies Daisy (Thai Dress)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Metal MarioPaulinePeach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadettePokey Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Vampire)Wiggler Black B DasherBronze CucumberBrown OffroaderDolphin DrifterGold Hop RodGold Monarch KartGold TricksterLunar CruiserOffroaderPineapple 1Pink B Dasher Mk. 2Swift TalonWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White Fast FrankYeehaw WagonYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit Super GliderBanana WingtipBlack StarchuteButterfly SunsetCandlelight Flight CakeFlying FlappersGold BellsGold Checkered GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Mario Golf Cap*Mario Bros. ParafoilRainy BalloonsSpider GliderVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsYellow Hard Hat BalloonYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Yellow Yoshi Light-blue Turbo Birdo
Koopa DasherPipe Buggy
Madrid Drive 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Daisy Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Thai Dress)Dr. MarioIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Toadette (Sailor)Wendy Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle BellBlooper ShuttleBlue Sub ScooterBoo PipesBright GirlGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Soft SwervePineapple 1Silver Cupid's ArrowSwift TalonWhite Fast FrankYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame 8-Bit Super GliderBright BalloonsChocolate PretzelFire Manta GliderGlittering GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonMario Golf CapPink Magniflying GlassRoyal FlushSilver Candlelight FlightVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWavy Great SailWiggler Parachute Builder ToadGreen Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Happi)Penguin MarioPoochyRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Coconut 1Dry Bones DasherGold Cheep ChargerGold Cupid's ArrowGold Rambi RiderGold Sweet RideKoopa KingPoison Apple KartPurple Rattle BuggyRed Crawly KartRed Vampire FlyerSilver Bullet BlasterSneekerTaiko Drum DasherWiggler EggWild Gold Barrel HanafudaGold 8-Bit GliderGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Flappy WingsGold Mario Golf CapGold Origami GliderJumping Mario HanafudaLava RocksMint & Berry BalloonsMosaic StarchuteNew Year's 2023Piranha Plant BalloonsRoyal ParachuteSwooperWicked WingsWonderful Garnet
Yellow Yoshi Yellow Shy Guy Barrel TrainLight-blue Turbo Yoshi
LemmyShy Guy Cheep Charger
* 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.

Madrid Drive 3

The third route begins in the same direction as the first, in Puerta del Sol. This time, after the straightaway, racers turn left onto the Calle de Cuchilleros, going upwards before descending and driving past multiple buildings, such as Cebada Market and Sobrino de Botín. After a large left turn, racers drive up some stairs to enter the Plaza Mayor, circling right around the statue of King Philip III until reaching the exit. Racers drive down a wide road until eventually turning right to go inside Atocha station. After descending a conveyor belt and taking a sharp left U-turn, racers leave the train station before immediately taking a slight right to enter the Prado Museum, which houses numerous paintings of various characters. Racers turn left in front of a Piranha Plant inside a torn painting before leaving the museum. Racers then turn right, returning to Puerta del Sol, before taking one last left turn leading to the finish line.

The course also appears as Madrid Drive 3R (reversed), Madrid Drive 3T (with ramps), and Madrid Drive 3R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R variant, there are two Piranha Plants in the Atocha station and a pair of Whomps in the Plaza Mayor. In the T variant, there is one Piranha Plant in the train station and two in the Plaza Mayor. In the R/T variant, there are Inky Piranha Plants throughout the course instead of Piranha Plants; one is in the torn painting in the museum, one is in the train station, and two are in the beds of stationary pickup trucks just before the final turn.

Bonus challenges

Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Metal Mario Cup challenge from the 2023 Anniversary Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Madrid Drive 3 Regular MKT Icon Wario.png
Wario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 8
  • 12
  • 16
Anniversary Tour (2023) The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Donkey Kong Cup challenge from the 2023 Anniversary Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Madrid Drive 3 Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:52.00
  • 1:44.00
  • 1:36.00
Anniversary Tour (2023) The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Tour Madrid Drive in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Madrid Drive in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Madrid Drive reappears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of the sixth and final wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC. It appears as the first course of the Spiny Cup, and thus functions as the final city course of the pass. It has received significant visual improvements compared to its Mario Kart Tour iteration. The first lap is based on Madrid Drive 3, the second lap is based on Madrid Drive 2R, and the third and final lap is based on the first route of Madrid Drive. This makes it the only city course in the game to have its laps traverse its Mario Kart Tour variants in reverse order, and one of three courses originally introduced in Mario Kart Tour to begin with a lap that is not the first variant, alongside Tour Berlin Byways and Piranha Plant Cove. The remaining Wiggler in Plaza Mayor now sleeps on Lap 1 before waking up during Lap 2, with the other being removed; it also faces the other direction to match the 2R route. Additionally, the smaller body of water players drove over from Tour has been covered up. The Goombas from Madrid Drive have been moved from the three-quarters turn up the overpass to the section after along the left turn. Dash Panels have been added inside the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the crowd now cheers when a player races through the soccer goal. The Soccer Balls kicked by the Shoe Goombas now knock out any drivers they hit. Piranha Plants have been added in the Atocha station like Madrid Drive 3R. Additional coins have been added at Retiro Park, and racers can now glide around the monument to collect them. Castanets have been added to the course's music. The minimap has also been rotated 90 degrees.

Similar to Wii Mushroom Gorge, Wii Grumble Volcano, 3DS Neo Bowser City, and 3DS DK Jungle, the stadium and museum variants of the course's music are slightly modified versions of their Mario Kart Tour counterparts. Both music renditions feature slightly more reverb in addition to other subtle modifications, such as a faintly audible new bassline in the stadium and slightly different drums in the museum.

Internally, the course is referred to as "Cnsw_51", implying it may have originally been intended to be the first course of the Feather Cup.

It is one of three Mario Kart Tour courses to appear in the sixth wave, alongside Tour Rome Avanti and Piranha Plant Cove.

Profiles

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): See the sunny sights in Madrid Drive
    Today we'd like to present another course released as part of the sixth wave, which is available now: blue.
    This course, first introduced in the smart device game blue, will have its racers see Madrid's sights at breakneck speeds, charging through art galleries and football stadiums alike! In addition to a route which changes lap-by-lap, you'll be thrilled by an array of gimmicks, including an all-too-lifelike (not to mention hungry) painting of a Piranha Plant in the art gallery, and colossal footballs rolling riot in the stadium, so you'll need to keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you!

Gallery

Mario Kart Tour

Madrid Drive

Course icons
Screenshots

Madrid Drive 2

Course icons
Screenshots

Madrid Drive 3

Course icons
Screenshots

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マドリード グランデ[?]
Madorīdo Gurande
Madrid Grande
Transliteration of "Big Madrid" in Spanish
Chinese (simplified) 马德里圣殿[?]
Mǎdélǐ Shèng Diàn
Madrid Sanctuary
Chinese (traditional) 馬德里聖殿[?]
Mǎdélǐ Shèng Diàn
Madrid Sanctuary
Dutch Madrid-Rit[?] Madrid Ride
French Méandres madrilènes[?] Madrilenian Meanders
German Stadtrundfahrt Madrid[?] Madrid Tour
Italian Movida di Madrid[?] Madrid Movida
Korean 마드리드 그란데[?]
Madeurideu Geurande
Madrid Grande
Portuguese (NOA) Madri em Disparada[?] Madrid on the Run
Portuguese (NOE) Passeio por Madrid[?] Stroll around Madrid
Russian Мадридские каникулы[?]
Madridskiye kanikuly
Madrid Vacation
Spanish Paseo por Madrid[?] Stroll around Madrid

Trivia

  • 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 are changed in the course.