F1 drivers sound off on Spanish Grand Prix, and Madring
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The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring last weekend failed to deliver the kind of racing spectacle many had hoped for, with just four overtakes recorded across the 57-lap race. Organizers have acknowledged that changes are needed to
The Madring circuit is planning changes to three key areas for 2027 after F1's Spanish GP debut produced one of the most processional races of the season.
The Madring circuit is set for changes ahead of next year’s Spanish Grand Prix after its underwhelming F1 debut was criticised for a lack of overtaking opportunities. The Madring circuit in Madrid made its debut last weekend, with Kimi Antonelli claiming victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
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Spanish GP takeaways: Kimi Antonelli marches on as Lando Norris suffers, Madring falls flat
The Spanish Grand Prix is done and dusted and drivers got their first taste of the brand-new Madring.
Madrid's circuit earns high marks on its debut from team principals. “For a first time, it may be the best I’ve seen so far; I’m very impressed,” says Wolff
Formula 1 drivers are enjoying the high adrenaline produced by the Madring track at the Spanish Grand Prix while complaining about the lack of overtaking opportunities on the new circuit
The Madring tested and thrilled drivers over one lap, but the Spanish Grand Prix was plagued by a chronic lack of overtaking. Nico Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, claimed that “we need to criticise Carlos Sainz” for this, following comments from Max Verstappen for greater driver input in circuit design.
From Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente, who has also strongly criticised the Madring layout for the lack of spectacle it produced, to Honda announcing a leadership change in its Aston Martin F1 power unit development programme,