What we know about the Madring – F1’s newest and ‘riskiest’ circuit
- The Spanish Grand Prix is hosting Formula 1‘s newest venue, the 22-turn ‘Madring’ street circuit located in Madrid.
- Drivers George Russell, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have warned that the high-risk track poses a significant challenge and could be a potential car killer.
- The circuit combines tight walls and blind corners with high-speed sections similar to Jeddah and heavy braking zones like Baku, making overtaking difficult.
- Concerns have been raised over potential crashes after an August Formula 3 test session at the circuit resulted in 20 red flags.
- Formula 1 is set to welcome back Portugal and Turkey to the calendar in 2027, with a decision on this season’s Middle East races expected within a week.
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