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Lydia Mee

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 his eighth grand prix win of the season, the track’s lack of overtaking opportunities was immediately criticised for resulting in processional racing.

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