Williams-Pilot Carlos Sainz hat die ersten Runden auf der Madring-Strecke in Madrid absolviert, die ab 2026 den Großen Preis von Spanien ausrichten soll.
Sainz fuhr einen 450 PS starken Ford Mustang GT auf der 5,4 km langen Strecke mit 22 Kurven, die sich in der Nähe des Flughafens Barajas noch im Bau befindet. Er merkte an, dass der Kurs schneller ist, als er erscheint, insbesondere in den Hochgeschwindigkeitsabschnitten ab Kurve 9 auf dem IFEMA-Messegelände.
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The FIA and Formula 1 teams have agreed on changes to the 2026 regulations, set to debut at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. The tweaks aim to reduce closing speeds between cars and eliminate unintended overtakes, while improving qualifying performance. Drivers and officials expect these adjustments to enhance safety without compromising racing.
Carlos Sainz has given fans an initial glimpse of Madrid's new Madring circuit by completing his first laps in a Ford Mustang GT. Reactions online have been divided ahead of the venue's debut Spanish Grand Prix scheduled for September.
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Organizers opened the under-construction Madring to select media for an early look at the 5.4km layout set to host the Spanish Grand Prix in September.
Williams driver Carlos Sainz stated that the team's FW48 remains far from its expected performance level even without its known extra weight. The team sits eighth in the 2026 constructors' standings after finishing fifth last season. Sainz spoke after placing 12th at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 drivers have shared mixed views on how the current regulations will affect racing at Spa-Francorchamps during this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.