Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after driver criticism
Organisers of Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid are preparing changes to the new circuit after criticism following its debut race. Drivers said the track was not good for racing, and organisers have indicated tweaks aimed at improving overtaking for 2027.
After the inaugural race on Formula 1’s new Madrid circuit, Spanish Grand Prix organisers said the track is set for changes in response to criticism from drivers and others. Multiple reports said drivers felt the layout was not good for racing, with suggestions that revisions may follow.
Autosport reported that organisers are ready to make tweaks to the 5.4km Madring circuit around Madrid’s IFEMA fairgrounds to improve overtaking for 2027, and that they have already received recommendations from the FIA. The same report said drivers and teams praised the venue’s facilities and the challenge of the circuit, even as concerns were raised about the quality of racing.
Crash.net said drivers proposed key changes after what it described as a dull Spanish Grand Prix. PlanetF1 also highlighted criticism from 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who said Carlos Sainz should be criticised because he had acted as the circuit’s ambassador.
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