F1 drivers sound off on the Spanish Grand Prix, and the Madring
Formula 1 returned to Madrid this past weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix, at the all-new street circuit known as the Madring. And now, the drivers are offering their verdicts on the sport’s newest track. Earlier in the week veteran driver Nico Hülkenberg, always ready with keen insight everytime he steps to a microphone, offered […]
The Spanish Grand Prix at the newly built street circuit, known as the Madring, saw Formula 1 drivers offer their opinions on the challenging track. Veteran driver Nico Hülkenberg described it as "tough, very challenging" with "crazy fast" conditions and "serious high-speed combinations" that require precision and minimal room for error.
However, the excitement of Saturday's qualifying session was dampened by Sunday's race, which offered limited overtaking opportunities and was described as "dull" by several drivers. Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris, who secured podium finishes, both pointed out the need for changes such as widening entry points and reducing the complexity of certain corners to enhance racing potential.
Gabriel Bortoleto echoed these sentiments, stating that the race felt "pretty boring" and "almost fell asleep" during the 57-lap event. Carlos Sainz acknowledged the track's beauty but emphasized the need for better passing opportunities. The circuit's managing director, Luis Garcia Abad, reassured that improvements will be made for the upcoming year, drawing comparisons to the Miami Grand Prix in terms of driver feedback and track enhancements.
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