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Martin Brundle Fires  shock Warning After Spanish GP as F1 Faces Major Madring Problem

Martin Brundle has delivered a blunt assessment of the Spanish Grand Prix after Formula 1’s first visit to the new Madring circuit, with the Sky Sports F1 analyst warning that major changes may be needed before the event returns in 2027.

The highly anticipated Madrid race was expected to introduce a spectacular new venue to the Formula 1 calendar, but the event has instead triggered a debate over overtaking and the overall quality of racing produced by the circuit.

Brundle was particularly concerned by the lack of opportunities for drivers to make significant moves during the race. The former Formula 1 driver compared the difficulty of overtaking at the Madring with Monaco, suggesting that cars could become trapped behind one another when there was not a major performance advantage.

For Brundle, that is a problem that cannot simply be ignored. He believes the circuit should be reviewed and potentially modified before next year’s race in an effort to create more opportunities for genuine wheel-to-wheel competition.

But the Madring layout was not the only issue to attract Brundle’s attention.

The Sky Sports analyst also addressed the controversial Virtual Safety Car period that dramatically influenced the outcome of the Spanish Grand Prix. Lando Norris had been fighting for victory before the neutralisation changed the strategic situation and affected his chances of remaining in control of the race.

Brundle described the situation as feeling like a “robbery”, highlighting the frustration that can arise when the timing of a Virtual Safety Car has such a major impact on a driver’s strategy.

He also raised a potential solution that could lead to changes in the way Formula 1 handles VSC periods.

One proposal discussed by Brundle is requiring a Virtual Safety Car to remain active for at least one complete lap. Such a rule could provide teams with a more predictable window to respond strategically instead of allowing the timing of a VSC to create an immediate advantage for certain drivers.

The comments could now increase pressure on Formula 1 officials and the organisers of the Madrid event to examine what can be improved before the 2027 edition.

While the Spanish Grand Prix succeeded in bringing Formula 1 to a new and highly anticipated location, Brundle’s assessment suggests that excitement surrounding the venue alone will not be enough.

The challenge now is to ensure that the Madring delivers the close racing and overtaking opportunities expected from a modern Formula 1 circuit.

With another Spanish Grand Prix already on the horizon, Brundle’s warning has opened an important question: will F1 listen and make changes before Madrid returns?.