Critique of F1 Madrid Race Layout

F1's first race at the Madrid was rubbish, but it didn't need to be.

A lack of overtaking and not much action on Sunday, this

is exactly what F1

drivers were warning would happen ahead of the weekend.

But the drivers weren't properly consulted about this layout, even though it

was obvious the minute this layout was revealed there

was not going to be much

overtaking at this track. It's a really cool challenge over a single

lap, but

it's not a layout built for good racing.

There were warning signs given by the drivers, and even event

ambassador Carlos Sainz had some suggestions of what to tweak, but

that wasn't done for the first race here.

It's a major missed opportunity. This circuit started with a blank sheet of

paper. They really could have done anything,

and they came up with this.

Major changes are needed given it has a 10-year contract on the

calendar, because I don't know about you, but I really don't want to sit through

another race with this layout.