Winners and losers from F1 Madring practice
Formula 1 drivers and team officials have shared positive initial impressions of the new street circuit in Madring following the first day of practice. While some drivers expressed reservations about street circuits generally, the facility itself received praise for its design and grip levels.
Why it matters
The successful debut of a new F1 circuit is significant for the sport's global expansion and the logistical planning of the racing calendar.
Formula 1 Winners and losers from F1 Madring practice Josh Suttill, Valentin Khorounzhiy, Jack Benyon 11 Sep 2026 — 4 min read The first day of proper Formula 1 on-track running at the Madring didn't produce the predicted chaos.
But it did provide some early winners and losers...
A first day of F1 track action at a venue is always scary times, especially for a track that was tipped to be an immediate cauldron of chaos.
This was largely true in Formula 3 and Formula 2 - but the Formula 1 grid by and large kept things tidy, and first impressions up and down the field seem seriously positive.
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