Pacesetter Russell says Madrid 'has less margin than Monaco'
Summary
George Russell, a Mercedes Formula 1 driver, said the new Madrid street circuit is very tight and challenging, with less room for mistakes than Monaco. He led the first practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix, with several drivers narrowly avoiding crashes on the tricky track.Key Facts
- George Russell was fastest in the first practice at the new Madrid F1 circuit.
- The Madrid circuit is a street track near the city’s airport and exhibition center.
- Russell said the track feels tighter and less forgiving than the Monaco circuit.
- Some drivers lightly touched the wall but avoided significant car damage.
- Russell highlighted three difficult corners (Turns 5, 7, and 17) where mistakes are likely.
- The track has high-speed sections that remind drivers of the Jeddah street circuit in Saudi Arabia.
- Ferrari was fastest on medium tires but Mercedes was better on soft tires.
- The top five drivers in the practice were Russell (Mercedes), Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), and Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
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