Lando Norris proposes track modifications for new Madrid F1 circuit

McLaren driver Lando Norris has called for significant structural changes to the new Madrid circuit following his pole position performance at the F1 Spanish GP. Norris highlighted the venue’s 562-meter pitlane, which takes approximately 25 seconds to traverse, as a major deterrent to strategic pit stops. He suggested dividing the facility into two segments to allow for higher speeds in areas without garages, arguing the current setup discourages overtaking and limits race strategy. While acknowledging the track’s challenging elevation and corners, the driver identified the slow, lengthy pitlane as a primary area for future improvement. Despite these concerns regarding race craft, Norris noted the layout shares characteristics with fast-flowing venues like Jeddah and Baku. He emphasized that minor adjustments to corner camber and pit infrastructure could improve the racing quality for future events.

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