Components 1 followers have shared their verdict after Carlos Sainz accomplished his first laps of the Madring circuit forward of its maiden grand prix in September.
The Williams driver has given followers their first actual glimpse of the all-new circuit, driving a 450bhp Ford Mustang GT. Whereas the Spaniard claimed that the 5.4km, 22-turn circuit is quicker than it seems to be, the response from followers has been blended.
“The massive banked bit seems to be cool, in full distinction to how totally rubbish the remainder of it seems to be,” one fan commented on Reddit, whereas one other added: “In all probability one of many ugliest layouts I’ve ever seen.”
Different feedback have been extra optimistic concerning the inaugural race in September. “I am truly fairly enthusiastic about this. I believe the distinction of avenue areas and devoted observe shall be attention-grabbing. And the brand new observe seems to be actually vast,” another person wrote, and one other commented: “The observe is cool, individuals identical to hating on the whole lot now.”
Different reactions included: “The primary half seems to be kinda good, however the 2nd is simply meh,” and “I do not know find out how to describe it however when you rotate the observe structure 90 levels anti-clockwise it seems to be a lot better.”
Sainz was introduced as a model ambassador for the Madring circuit in 2025. “Madrid is the perfect metropolis on the earth and the place I miss essentially the most after I’m away,” the 31-year-old driver stated on the time of the announcement.
“It was a straightforward choice to turn into Madring’s ambassador as a result of I really imagine we are able to construct the perfect circuit on the earth. I’ve full religion in Madrid — it’s unbeatable. And we’re going for it.”
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on the Madring circuit will happen from 11-13 September because the second stage of a double-header with the Italian Grand Prix.
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