P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Are fears over F1’s street race surge justified?
Many fans expressed their disappointment on social media when it was announced that the Spanish GP would move from Barcelona to a new semi-street circuit in Madrid. The twisty track map of the new circuit did little to inspire confidence among fans who feel that F1 is moving away from traditional venues to less exciting city loops. However, with 17 permanent venues remaining on the calendar, the pushback against street circuits may be overblown at this point. F1 is aware of the need to balance permanent venues and street circuits, and their goal is to create a balance between tradition and commerce. While the term ‘destination city’ may conjure images of racing through major metropoles, not every new venue has to be in the downtown area as long as fan access and facilities are up to standard.
