F1 drivers slam Madring after dull Spanish GP; organisers promise changes
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Neutral summary
The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid on September 14 was widely criticized by drivers and team bosses for a lack of overtaking, with some calling it boring. Lando Norris, Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto were among those who voiced complaints, while organisers confirmed they would make changes to the track for future races. Norris also argued that the virtual safety car rule cost him victory and needs to be altered. Race winner Kimi Antonelli said the circuit offers no overtaking opportunities, and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff called it “a mini-Monaco”.
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Publication timeline
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Norris says Madring and F1's virtual safety car rule both need to change
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The Independent (outlet profile)
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 Ki…
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Norris Says Madring and F1’s Virtual Safety Car Rule Both Need to Change
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
'Obvious changes' - F1 drivers want Madring overtaking improvements. Formula 1 drivers and team chiefs are hopeful there is scope at the Madring for organisers to make changes to the track to aid overtaking for future s…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
"Ziemlich beschissen": Pechvogel Norris wünscht sich Regelanpassung. Unter normalen Umständen hätte Lando Norris das Rennen in Madrid für sich entschieden. Das Virtuelle Safety Car machte dem Briten aber einen Strich du…
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Ars Technica (outlet profile)
F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour. Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Brundle: Debating the rule that cost Norris and why Madring needs changes. The inaugural Madring grand prix was ok, the new venue offering some interesting aspects such as the long and banked turn 12 and testing high-sp…
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elDiario.es (outlet profile)
La mejor carrera de F1, la de Madrid; las mejores paellas y playas, las de Madrid. El PP utiliza un acontecimiento deportivo como la Fórmula 1 para reforzar la imagen debilitada de Ayuso y volver a presentar a Madrid co…
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GB News (outlet profile)
Formula One drivers hit out at Spanish Grand Prix as organisers confirm changes will be made. F1 drivers have hit out at the Spanish Grand Prix track, prompting organisers to confirm changes will be made to the new Madr…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Formula 1 unveiled a new track on Sunday. The race was even worse than feared. The Spanish Grand Prix put fans and drivers to sleep, with F1’s newest track having the same overtaking difficulties as Monaco, without the…
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The Japan Times (outlet profile)
Norris says Madring and F1’s virtual safety car rule both need to change. The first F1 race at Madrid's Madring circuit turned into a procession that even some drivers said had risked sending them to sleep.
Factual core
- Lando Norris said the Madring circuit and Formula 1's virtual safety car rule both need to change.
- Formula 1 held a race at a new venue in Madrid.
- Race organizers plan to modify the Madrid circuit design for the next edition to create overtaking opportunities.
- The Madrid circuit, named Madring, has 22 turns.
- The Madring circuit needs altering to ensure more overtaking opportunities.
- Kimi Antonelli stated the Madrid circuit did not encourage attacking because a crash was likely in 80% of cases.
- The Spanish Grand Prix put fans and drivers to sleep.