Madrid's Madring set for overtaking-focused tweaks after F1 feedback
TL;DR
Spanish Grand Prix organizers in Madrid say they will modify the Madring circuit for 2027 to boost overtaking after FIA recommendations and driver feedback highlighted a lack of action during the debut weekend. The 5.4km track around IFEMA drew praise for facilities but was criticized for limited passing opportunities, especially at Turn 5 and due to a long pit lane. FIA guidance and driver input, including Lando Norris’s suggestions for longer straights and wider entries, indicate significant changes are possible, with the northern, blank-sheet section offering space for reconfiguration ahead of the next event.
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