Kimi Antonelli is set to face a major test at Spain’s new Madring circuit, according to TimesLIVE. The venue is hosting the second race in Spain this year and is described as the first new circuit introduced since Las Vegas three years ago. The report frames the unfamiliar layout as a significant challenge, with attention on how Antonelli adapts to the new Spanish venue.
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