Spanish GP Organisers Promise Madring Track Changes Following F1 Criticism
Organisers say the FIA has already recommended layout changes as drivers criticized the track for limiting passing in its debut weekend.
- Organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid are planning tweaks to the Madring circuit for 2027 to boost overtaking, having received recommendations from the FIA.
- The circuit at Madrid's IFEMA fairgrounds debuted last weekend, earning praise for facilities but facing criticism for lacking clear overtaking opportunities.
- Voicing feedback in Friday night's drivers' briefing, competitors expressed frustration with combined corner entries requiring simultaneous braking and steering, while Lando Norris suggested realignments between Turn 17 and Turn 20.
- Managing director Luis Garcia Abad promised modifications to improve the on-track spectacle, stating, "We have the space, we have a venue, we have the facilities, we have the capacity to do it."
- Last weekend's race marked the start of a 10-year contract with Formula 1, with Abad confirming organisers are open to reinstalling the track layout for next year.
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The organizers of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix are prepared to modify the new Madring circuit in Madrid to provide better overtaking opportunities. They are responding to criticism from the drivers.
Winnipeg Free Press
AP interview: Madring track creator says changes by new designers affected overtaking at Spanish GP
MADRID (AP) — The original designer of the widely criticized Madring circuit has blamed small changes made after his company was removed from the project for the lack of overtaking during this weekend’s lackluster Spanish Grand Prix. He also said there is “not much” that can be done on the layout going forward.
The new Spain GP in Madrid was a public success, with more than 350,000 people on the benches, but the drivers left many criticisms of the latest city circuit of Formula 1 World Championship, where it is almost impossible to overcome. Madring leaders will analyze possible changes
The new Spain GP in Madrid was a public success, with more than 350,000 people on the benches, but the drivers left many criticisms of the latest city circuit of Formula 1 World Championship, where it is almost impossible to overcome. Madring leaders will analyze possible changes
The organizers admitted that they would have to work with the FIA to improve the track.
Madring is being modified for next season.
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