New Madrid F1 circuit described as demanding ahead of debut
Ahead of its Formula 1 debut at the Spanish Grand Prix, Madrid’s new circuit has been described by multiple outlets as having potential "car killer" traits. Early running in Formula 3 testing also highlighted how punishing the track can be, with several crashes and five red flags.
Madrid’s new Formula 1 venue is attracting attention before its debut this weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix. Multiple reports said the circuit has been labelled a potential "car killer", with one outlet noting comparisons to Monaco, Macau and Jeddah.
Motorsport.com reported that Ferrari junior Tuukka Taponen called the Madring circuit "quite physical" and "very demanding", and said even small mistakes can be costly. The outlet said Formula 3 drivers completed a two-day test there on 24-25 August, where a series of crashes led to five red flags.
Taken together, the reports point to a new track that could be especially punishing for drivers and cars. The early feedback and incidents from junior-category testing underlined the challenge of delivering a clean lap on the new layout.
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