While the Formula 2 and Formula 3 races around the IFEMA complex in Madrid have produced several crashes, the chaos in Formula 1 has so far remained limited.
Nevertheless, criticism from the drivers emerged after qualifying in the Spanish capital.
Over a single flying lap, the circuit is considered entertaining – although polesitter Lando Norris said the thrill certainly cannot be compared with Monaco – but the race promises to be considerably more problematic.
