F1 Drivers Push for Madring Changes After "Very Poor" Spanish GP: "I Almost Fell Asleep"
Drivers said the 5.414km layout leaves overtaking almost impossible and urged shorter pitlane and corner changes for 2027.
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Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit
Most drivers were unenthusiastic about the race, with one suggesting he "almost fell asleep" while world champion Lando Norris questioned how such an unattractive track design could be approved. The race featured very few true passing moves and made a circuit that was dubbed a "car killer" during the practice sessions into an 'no-overtaking zone' on Sunday. Racing Bulls’ rookie Arvid Lindblad admitted it "was not the most exciting race" while …
F1 drivers push for Madring changes after "very poor" Spanish GP: "I almost fell asleep"
After F1's first visit to the Madring, the track is considered good for qualifying track, but not racing. Now, drivers are frustrated that they were not involved in the design process
"I almost fell asleep" – F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP
The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix played out exactly as most drivers had feared. Max Verstappen said on Saturday that he could not see a single overtaking opportunity and added when speaking to the Dutch media, "Just give me the track map", to indicate that he would make numerous changes.On Sunday, overtaking did indeed prove virtually impossible, making the mood in the paddock clear after the ...Keep reading
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