Formula 1 set to agree new Spanish Grand Prix destination despite Lewis Hamilton opposition
The Catalunya race has long divided opinion with pole-sitters often racking up easy wins, while the track has regularly been used for pre-season and in-season testing.
That’s led to claims it’s become boring by fans and drivers, but seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is on the other side of the debate.“I don’t think I would want to lose Barcelona,” the Brit said. “I do think it’s really important we keep some of the classic circuits, at least the ones that provide great racing.The current F1 grid contains two Spanish drivers, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr, who is from Madrid, and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, who is from the northern city of Oviedo.
Alonso didn’t have as much praise for the Barcelona track, saying: “At the end of the day, it’s up to the region if they are happy to host the race or not. “So if they don’t want the race, it is very easy then, because some other region will love to have it.”
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