Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza
The newly completed Madring circuit features 90-degree turns that are expected to cause incidents at the Spanish GP.
Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old Mercedes driver, etched his name into history by becoming the first Italian to triumph at the Monza Grand Prix since 1966. Despite his sensational victory, Antonelli faces a formidable challenge at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, the inaugural race to be held at the newly-built Madring semi-street circuit in Madrid.
This track, unlike the fast-paced Monza circuit, boasts a variety of slow and medium-speed corners, including a daunting 90-degree turn that is expected to generate numerous incidents. Max Verstappen, who finished third in the previous race, anticipates a grueling and unpredictable race, warning of potential crashes and stoppages due to the circuit's challenging layout and potentially low-grip asphalt.
The Spanish Grand Prix, occurring as the final European round of the season, will be the second Spanish event this year, following the Circuit de Catalunya race in May. With a massive anticipated attendance of over 350,000 fans, the Spanish Grand Prix promises to be a spectacle of high stakes and intense competition.
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