DRIVERS HAIL MADRING AS EUROPE'S BEST CIRCUIT

Original: From "very high risk" to the "best race in Europe" - F1 drivers share first Madring impressions

Several leading Formula 1 drivers praise the new Madring circuit at the Spanish Grand Prix despite initial concerns about safety risks.

The Spanish Grand Prix's Madring circuit has received a thumbs-up from several leading Formula 1 drivers as they praised its high-commitment layout, although not everyone is as impressed. Having sampled the 5.4km circuit on the simulator, drivers were bracing for one of the most challenging weekends