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.

参与者

Lando Norris Andrea Antonelli Nico Hulkenberg Valtteri Bottas Charles Leclerc McLaren Audi Formula 1

地点

Madrid, Spain

文章

2026年九月14日
1 篇总计
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 • 09月14日 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.

可信度 48% 操纵 32% 中立
2026年九月13日
4 篇总计
"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 • 09月13日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 27% 中立
'I almost fell asleep' - Drivers react to dull Madring F1 debut
'I almost fell asleep' - Drivers react to dull Madring F1 debut

The Race • 09月13日 17:29

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

可信度 72% 操纵 9% 中立
A massive missed opportunity - Our verdict on first Madrid F1 race
A massive missed opportunity - Our verdict on first Madrid F1 race

The Race • 09月13日 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.

可信度 55% 操纵 30% 中立
5 factors that will dictate Madrid's first F1 race
5 factors that will dictate Madrid's first F1 race

The Race • 09月13日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 12% 中立

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