Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism
Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
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Notable Quotes
"the race was 'pretty boring'"
— Alex Albon , Athlete
"I 'almost fell asleep'"
— Gabriel Bortoleto , Athlete
"one section was 'useless' and it was 'not a great racetrack'"
— Lando Norris , Athlete
"'overall, for me, the event was mega.'"
— Frederic Vasseur , Executive
"'For a first [race], it's probably one of the best, or maybe the best, that I've seen so far.'"
— Toto Wolff , Executive
"'It definitely doesn't create overtaking opportunities.'"
— Kimi Antonelli , Athlete
"'There are some obvious changes they should make.'"
— Lando Norris , Athlete
Key People
Alex Albon is a Formula 1 driver for Williams.
Frederic Vasseur is the team principal of Scuderia Ferrari.
Gabriel Bortoleto is a Formula 1 driver for Audi.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Toto Wolff is the team principal of the Mercedes Formula 1 team.
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Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
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