Formula 1 News: Madrid GP Slammed as 'Deadly Sleep Machine'
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The Independent
The Independent (US)The huge change F1 must make after boring race on Madrid debut
Toto Wolff described it as ‘‘a mini-Monaco,’ but the 22-turn Madring circuit desperately needs altering to ensure more overtaking opportunities, reports Kieran Jackson from Madrid
The first F1 race on the new street circuit in Madrid was a total flop, as it was barely possible to overtake at all. In the World Championship series, Kimi Antonelli continues to run like a train.
The inaugural Formula 1 race for the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's Madring circuit did not live up to high expectations as it produced an extremely boring event with no real overtaking.
Formula 1 fans delivered their verdict on the Formula 1 race in Madrid on Sunday. Searching for the keywords Madring (the name of the circuit) and boring brought up endless lists of complaints from viewers. So much so that even Minister Puente saw an opportunity to get in on the action, calling it "a swindle."
Formula 1 News: Madrid GP slammed as ‘deadly sleep machine’
(GMM) Madrid’s spectacular new Madring circuit is now under intense pressure for changes after its inaugural Formula 1 race produced almost no overtaking. L’Equipe was particularly scathing. “It was sold to us as a ‘car killer,’ but the Madring is ultimately just a deadly sleep machine,” the French daily complained. Gabriel Bortoleto agreed with the basic assessment: “I almost fell asleep.” Even Spain’s transport minister Oscar Puente criticized…
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