GALLERY: Sainz completes the first laps at the Madring

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has completed his first laps on the newly developed Madring circuit in Madrid. The track, which combines permanent sections and public roads, is scheduled to host the Spanish Grand Prix starting in 2026. Sainz tested a notable feature of the circuit, the 'La Monumental' banked turn, which boasts a 24% gradient. As a Madrid native, Sainz expressed great excitement about the prospect of racing in his home city, highlighting the unique challenges the new layout will offer to both drivers and fans.