Drivers and Brundle anticipate layout and VSC changes for Madrid Grand Prix

Drivers and Brundle anticipate layout and VSC changes for Madrid Grand Prix

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Former driver Martin Brundle is expected to call for layout changes and tweaks to the virtual safety car rule ahead of the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix scheduled for September 17, 2026, according to Sky Sports. Earlier, drivers warned that the new Madring circuit could limit overtaking because of narrow sections, poor visibility and a tricky chicane, and they urged the FIA to consider redesigning several corners and the pit lane, as reported by The Race and Motorsport.com.

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14 सितंबर 2026
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Martin Brundle's verdict on Madring's F1 debut, the areas to change for 2027 and Virtual Safety Car rules
Martin Brundle's verdict on Madring's F1 debut, the areas to change for 2027 and Virtual Safety Car rules

Sky Sports • 14 सितं 15:24

Former driver Martin Brundle said the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix showed promise but suffered from overtaking difficulties and a controversial virtual safety car decision that affected the race outcome.

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13 सितंबर 2026
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"I almost fell asleep" - F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP
"I almost fell asleep" - F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP

Motorsport.com • 13 सितं 18:05

Multiple drivers criticised the Madrid track for limiting overtaking during the Spanish Grand Prix and urged the FIA to modify several corners and the pit lane for future races.

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'I almost fell asleep' - Drivers react to dull Madring F1 debut
'I almost fell asleep' - Drivers react to dull Madring F1 debut

The Race • 13 सितं 17:29

Drivers criticised the new Madring circuit for limited passing opportunities, narrow sections and poor visibility, and suggested layout changes for future races.

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A massive missed opportunity - Our verdict on first Madrid F1 race
A massive missed opportunity - Our verdict on first Madrid F1 race

The Race • 13 सितं 15:54

Motorsport commentators criticised the inaugural Madrid Formula 1 race for its narrow layout and limited overtaking, calling it a missed opportunity for a more engaging competition.

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5 factors that will dictate Madrid's first F1 race
5 factors that will dictate Madrid's first F1 race

The Race • 13 सितं 10:24

Drivers and teams face uncertainty at the first Formula 1 race in Madrid, with start-grid grip, a challenging chicane, tyre wear and race-craft strategies expected to shape the outcome.

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