Nico Rosberg criticizes Carlos Sainz regarding design of Madring circuit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Nico Rosberg stated that Carlos Sainz bears responsibility for the limited overtaking opportunities at the new Madring circuit. The venue, a semi-permanent track built around the IFEMA exhibition centre, hosted the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix. This race marked a transition for the event away from the traditional Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. Following the race, won by Kimi Antonelli, questions regarding the track's layout and its impact on competition have emerged. Rosberg highlighted the role of Sainz as an ambassador for the venue as a contributing factor to the design criticisms. The circuit remains a focal point for discussion as drivers and officials evaluate the success of the new track configuration.
- •Nico Rosberg identified Carlos Sainz as sharing blame for overtaking issues at the Madring circuit.
- •The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix took place on the new semi-permanent track at the IFEMA exhibition centre.
- •The venue replaced the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix event.
- •Kimi Antonelli celebrated a victory at the conclusion of the race.
- 4:26 PMMotorsport.com — Nico Rosberg: Carlos Sainz must share blame for Madring overtaking issues
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Rosberg: Carlos Sainz must share blame for Madring overtaking issues
"2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says Carlos Sainz must take some responsibility for the lack of overtaking at the new Madring circuit, given his role as ambassador for the venue. The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix was hosted at a new semi-permanent track around the IFEMA exhibition centre in Madrid, moving away from the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. But after Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrated ...Keep reading
"Nico Rosberg says Carlos Sainz must take some responsibility for the lack of overtaking at Madrid’s new Madring circuit
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 4:26 PMNico Rosberg: Carlos Sainz must share blame for Madring overtaking issues
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says Carlos Sainz must take some responsibility for the lack of overtaking at the new Madring circuit, given his role as ambassador for the venue. The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix was hosted at a new semi-permanent track around the IFEMA exhibition centre in Madrid, moving away from the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. But after Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrated ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:26 PMNico Rosberg: Carlos Sainz must share blame for Madring overtaking issues
Nico Rosberg says Carlos Sainz must take some responsibility for the lack of overtaking at Madrid’s new Madring circuit
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