Police start looking into a theft at the brand-new F1 track just days before the Spanish Grand Prix.
Madrid is gearing up to host the Spanish Grand Prix for the very first time, with its new F1 track, the ‘Madring,’ set to be the race’s home until 2035. But not everything is going smoothly with the preparations.
The Spanish National Police are currently investigating a theft at the Madring circuit, which happened right after a successful Formula 3 event. During the F3 tests, the track impressed everyone, with drivers saying it’s a tough and challenging street circuit.
Excitement is high for the first-ever Grand Prix at Madring, running from September 11 to 13, especially as the Drivers’ Championship heats up after the summer break. However, the theft has raised concerns for the race organizers and everyone involved in Formula 1.
On Sunday, August 30, electrical cables were stolen from generators in a tunnel at the Madring circuit, as reported by ABC. Police are looking into the details of the theft and trying to find out who did it. They’re also checking how much was taken and whether this has slowed down the race preparations.
Kimi Antonelli will head to Madrid leading the Drivers’ Championship, holding a 59-point lead over his Mercedes teammate George Russell and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. The winner of the last two Grand Prix is currently 83 points behind Antonelli.
Antonelli faces a challenge this weekend since he’ll start at the back of the grid after Mercedes decided to put a new power unit on his car at Monza. He knows his rivals will try to close the gap in the fight for the title, but with his strong lead and fresh engine, he’s confident he can take his seventh win of the season in Spain.
Fans and drivers are excited about this new Spanish Grand Prix, not knowing exactly what to expect from the fresh Madrid circuit. It promises to be an exciting race to watch!