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Everything That Went Wrong at F1’s First Madring Race

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SEP 15, 2026 at 01:57 PM EDT

Madrid’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix was billed as a major new chapter for the sport — but did it live up to the hype? In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia break down everything that went wrong, from fan complaints and track facilities to a controversial security incident involving a photographer and a race that left plenty of F1 fans disappointed.

The team also looks ahead to McLaren’s ambitious plans beyond Formula 1, as Lando Norris gets behind the wheel of the team’s new hypercar ahead of its World Endurance Championship campaign. Could Norris eventually chase motorsport’s elusive Triple Crown?

And finally, Alex and Lydia discuss FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comments about Fernando Alonso and whether Formula 1 should do more to help struggling teams — or whether teams simply have to live with getting things wrong.

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