Spanish GP organisers consider Madring changes after Madrid debut

For the first time in years, the Spanish Grand Prix was held in Madrid rather than Barcelona, but the new semi-street Madring offered few overtaking moves after the opening lap. The organiser says it is working on complaints about the lack of action, with small changes to some corners a possibility for 2027.

At a sports conference in London, a spokesperson described the possible changes as small adjustments to certain corners. They cannot be made unilaterally: a new layout needs FIA approval and fresh homologation, and must meet strict safety conditions before the circuit can receive the Grade 1 licence required to host F1 races.

Max Verstappen said overtaking was impossible and that he could defend by keeping his car in the middle of the track. Lando Norris criticised turns 18 and 19, sarcastically questioning how anyone could regard the layout as perfect; Gabriel Bortoleto called the race boring and said he nearly fell asleep.

The response also extends beyond the circuit. The spokesperson cited complaints about long queues at food and drink stands in the fan zone, and said some pedestrian bridges may be moved to improve spectators’ views from the grandstands.