A company founded in Córdoba will bring its waste management expertise to one of the world's leading motorsport events. Lagain Group will deploy 10 LFC biodigesters at MADRING to support organic waste management during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2026.
The project has a strong connection to Córdoba, Spain. Lagain Group, founded in the city in 2003 and headquartered in the Tecnocórdoba business area, will bring its operational expertise and Lagain Ecosolutions solutions to Madrid for the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
The deployment forms part of the agreement between MADRING and Lagain Group and will introduce LFC biodigesters into the event's food waste management operations from 11 to 13 September 2026.
From Tecnocórdoba in Córdoba to Formula 1 in Madrid
Lagain Group began its activity in Córdoba in 2003.
Today, the company is based at Calle Estonia, 2, Nave 76, in Tecnocórdoba, one of the city's business and industrial areas.
From Córdoba, Lagain has developed its activity around professional kitchens, laundry equipment, technical installations and projects for hotels, hospitals, collective catering, public administrations and other professional environments.
Over time, the group expanded into sustainability and waste management solutions through Lagain Ecosolutions.
More than two decades after the company's beginnings in Córdoba, part of this expertise will now be applied at MADRING, the new Formula 1 circuit in Madrid.
The project creates a direct link between Córdoba, professional waste management and Formula 1.
10 LFC biodigesters for MADRING
Lagain will deploy 10 LFC biodigesters across the MADRING venue.
Rather than placing all the equipment in a single location, the biodigesters will be distributed at different points where food waste generation is expected to be concentrated, particularly around catering and food service areas.
LFC biodigesters are designed to treat food waste directly where it is generated through a controlled aerobic digestion process.
Microorganisms act on the organic material in the presence of oxygen and under controlled conditions, progressively breaking down the food waste.
The process produces a liquid effluent, which must be managed according to the requirements applicable to the facility's wastewater system.
On-site treatment also reduces the amount of solid organic waste that needs to remain stored during event operations.
A technical deployment beyond the biodigesters themselves
Lagain's role at MADRING will extend beyond supplying the 10 LFC biodigesters.
The project will also involve installation, commissioning, operator training and technical monitoring during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Technical personnel will support the operation of the equipment, while engineers will supervise the wider deployment.
This operational support is particularly relevant in an event where large volumes of activity are concentrated into just a few days.
The combination of equipment, technical assistance and monitoring will allow the LFC systems to operate as part of MADRING's wider food waste management strategy.
Real data on food waste processed during the event
One of the key features of LFC technology is its ability to record information about the waste being processed.
The biodigesters can weigh and register the material introduced into the system, making it possible to monitor the quantities treated during operation.
This means the Spanish Grand Prix will be able to obtain measurable data on part of the organic waste processed during the event, rather than relying exclusively on estimates.
The information generated can be used to analyse the operation of the equipment and understand the quantities of food waste treated during an event of this scale.
A business story that began in Córdoba in 2003
Before reaching Formula 1, Lagain built more than two decades of business activity from its base in Córdoba.
The company began by working on the design, installation and maintenance of professional kitchens, laundries and technical installations for a range of professional sectors.
Its activity subsequently expanded through Lagain Ecosolutions, the division focused on solutions related to waste separation, treatment and management.
This development brought technologies such as LFC biodigesters into the group's portfolio and allowed Lagain to participate in food waste treatment projects in professional facilities.
The MADRING project represents a new stage in that trajectory: a Córdoba-based company headquartered in Tecnocórdoba supporting waste management operations at a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Previous experience with food waste treatment
The MADRING deployment is not Lagain's first experience with LFC technology in a professional environment.
As reported by Cordópolis, an LFC biodigester was installed in 2025 at the Botánica restaurant of the ILUNION Alcora hotel in Seville.
During 37 days of operation, the system recorded 1,371 kilograms of organic waste processed.
The MADRING deployment will operate on a different scale, both because of the number of biodigesters working simultaneously and because of the high concentration of activity during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Córdoba will be represented at the 2026 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
The agreement between MADRING and Lagain Group also extends beyond the 2026 event.
According to the information reported by Cordópolis, the collaboration is initially planned for three years.
This provides the Córdoba-based company with the opportunity to continue applying its solutions at future editions of the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix in Madrid.
For a company whose history began in Córdoba, the project represents a connection between its local roots and an international sporting event.
The FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2026 will take place at MADRING in Madrid from 11 to 13 September 2026.
During those three days, part of the event's food waste management operations will therefore have a direct connection with Córdoba and Tecnocórdoba.
Lagain Ecosolutions: waste management solutions from Córdoba
Lagain Ecosolutions is Lagain Group's specialist division focused on technologies and solutions for waste management.
From the group's base in Córdoba, projects are developed to integrate systems for the separation, treatment and monitoring of organic waste in professional facilities.
Its solutions include LFC biodigesters, which are designed to treat food waste directly at the point of generation through aerobic digestion.
The MADRING project will bring this technology into one of Spain's largest international sporting events and strengthen the connection between Córdoba, Lagain Group and professional organic waste management.
Frequently asked questions about Lagain, Córdoba and MADRING
Where is Lagain Group based?
Lagain Group was founded in Córdoba in 2003 and is currently based in the Tecnocórdoba business area.
Where is Lagain Group located in Córdoba?
Lagain Group's headquarters are located at Calle Estonia, 2, Nave 76, 14014 Córdoba, Spain.
Which Córdoba-based company will take part in the 2026 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Lagain Group, through Lagain Ecosolutions, will participate in organic waste management operations at MADRING with the deployment of LFC technology.
How many biodigesters will Lagain deploy at MADRING?
The company will deploy 10 LFC biodigesters at different points around the venue, particularly in areas associated with food waste generation.
What will the LFC biodigesters do during the Spanish Grand Prix?
The systems will treat food waste on site through aerobic digestion and record information about the quantities of material introduced and processed.
How long will Lagain Group's collaboration with MADRING last?
According to the information published by Cordópolis, the agreement initially covers a period of three years.
Source
This article is based on the report published by Cordópolis / elDiario.es about Lagain Group's Córdoba origins and its participation in organic waste management during the 2026 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Read the original report on Cordópolis
Originally published in Cordópolis.