Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit
The Spanish GP track featured very few genuine passing moves, with many sections too narrow to encourage overtaking.
Formula One drivers expressed disappointment with the new Madring circuit during the Spanish Grand Prix, citing its lack of overtaking opportunities and poor design. World champion Lando Norris admitted to feeling sleepy during the race and questioned how such a poorly designed track could have been approved. Other drivers, like Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto, echoed similar sentiments, describing the race as unexciting and joking about falling asleep.
Some drivers attributed the lack of excitement to the tyres' excellent performance in the hot conditions, while others felt the track's narrow design discouraged overtaking. Williams Carlos Sainz, who helped design the circuit, criticized its safety and visibility issues, particularly the over-hyped La Monumental corner. The driver input was largely negative, with suggestions for redesigning future circuits to include driver consultation during the planning and construction phases.
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