Formula 1 drivers say they enjoy the fast, high-adrenaline experience of the Madrids track at the Spanish Grand Prix, but they also complain that the new circuit offers few overtaking opportunities. Multiple drivers comment that the racing can feel constrained despite the excitement of the layout.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is among those who assess the track critically on Saturday. He says that, in terms of track design, it “can be better,” and argues that drivers typically need clearer chances to pass. He adds that overtaking is still possible on other tracks, noting that there is “always a way to find an overtaking opportunity around a track.” Other reporting reflects a similar theme: the circuit delivers thrills, yet the passing chances do not match the level of pace and intensity drivers feel in the cockpit.
While the sources agree on the overall perception, they focus differently on the spectacle versus the race-for-position element, emphasizing the drivers’ calls for more opportunities to overtake on the revised layout.
