Why Madring’s banked Turn 12 could be crucial in the F1 Spanish GP
The latest addition to the Formula 1 calendar had already sparked plenty of discussion in the paddock before the weekend. Most of the conversations centred on safety and whether the track around the IFEMA complex would actually prove to be a ‘car killer’, as several teams feared after the rather chaotic F3 test. Another aspect that attracted plenty of interest was La Monumental, Turn 12 of ...…
The Formula 1 Spanish GP is set to take place on Sunday at Madring, with Lando Norris on pole after a thrilling qualifying session. He beat championship leader Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011s with a last-gasp lap. Max Verstappen starts third, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fourth and fifth for Ferrari.
The new Madring circuit has sparked discussion in the paddock, particularly around safety and the potential for it to be a 'car killer' due to its challenging layout. One aspect of the track that has attracted interest is La Monumental, also known as Turn 12.
The race is expected to be influenced by factors such as race pace, tyre life, and clean execution, with hot and dry conditions forecast for Sunday. According to Motorsport.com, the circuit's layout has raised concerns among teams.
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