New ‘Madring’ circuit to offer plenty of thrills and spills
Maybe it’s called the ‘Madring’ for a reason. The newly-completed semi-street circuit in Madrid, built in an exhibition centre close to Barajas airport, is already giving drivers and their team bosses plenty of headaches ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The new track is likely to deliver a lot of thrills and spills – the teams will be hoping it is more of the former – with its very…
The 'Madring' circuit, a new semi-street layout in Madrid, is set to challenge drivers and teams ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Known for its fast initial section and numerous medium and low-speed corners, including 90-degree turns, the track is expected to produce plenty of thrills and spills. Teams are bracing for potential crashes, with both Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc expressing concerns about the difficulty of the circuit.
The newly-laid asphalt surface is likely to offer minimal grip, while the La Monumental banking, a 550-meter blind crest, is anticipated to be a focal point. This track, the first new circuit since Las Vegas three years ago, is the sixth Spanish Grand Prix venue and the 78th different race track since 1950. With nine wins from the first 13 races, teams will be hoping for a closely contested weekend, as title rival George Russell now trails by 66 points.
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