Madrid GP registers just four overtakes amid widespread criticism
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the MADRING Sur in Madrid witnessed only four on-track overtakes after the first lap. Kimi Antonelli claimed victory, but the race was criticized for its lack of excitement and overtaking opportunities, with fans expressing disappointment in the circuit design. Comparisons to Monaco highlighted that Madrid's unique layout yielded fewer overtakes than traditionally narrow circuits. The Formula 1 community reacted negatively, and the event raised concerns about the contract that guarantees the venue a place on the calendar for the next decade.
- •Four overtakes occurred during the entire race after Lap 1.
- •Kimi Antonelli won the inaugural race at the MADRING Sur.
- •The pre-race season average for overtakes was 61.
- •Criticism centered on the circuit's design and logistics.
- •F1 is committed to racing at Madrid for the next 10 years.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Madrid GP hits unwanted low as brutal Madring stat emerges
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Madrid GP Was Statistically the Most Boring F1 Race of 2026
"The historic first Grand Prix at the Madring also unfortunately coincided with an unwanted record: just four overtakes were completed throughout the race, the lowest figure across the 14 Grands Prix held so far in the 2026 season. Madrid's new venue delivers F1's bleakest racing statThe Madring's twisty layout, while highly technical and spectacular in places, such as the long banked La Monumental corner, offered very few overtaking opportunities in the race as expected, effectively creating a c
"If Formula 1 organizers were hoping the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid would deliver a high-octane spectacle, the actual race data paints a completely disastrous picture. Ahead of the weekend, drivers explicitly warned that the MADRING Sur circuit’s…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:01 PMMadrid GP hits unwanted low as brutal Madring stat emerges
The historic first Grand Prix at the Madring also unfortunately coincided with an unwanted record: just four overtakes were completed throughout the race, the lowest figure across the 14 Grands Prix held so far in the 2026 season. Madrid's new venue delivers F1's bleakest racing statThe Madring's twisty layout, while highly technical and spectacular in places, such as the long banked La Monumental corner, offered very few overtaking opportunities in the race as expected, effectively creating a c
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:30 AMMadrid GP Was Statistically the Most Boring F1 Race of 2026
If Formula 1 organizers were hoping the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid would deliver a high-octane spectacle, the actual race data paints a completely disastrous picture. Ahead of the weekend, drivers explicitly warned that the MADRING Sur circuit’s…
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