Spanish GP boss apologises to fans for chaos

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya boss Jose Luis Santamaria has offered an apology to fans affected by the logistical chaos that surrounded the Spanish Grand Prix.

The spectator experience at the Montmelo circuit, 16 miles outside the city, has been heavily criticised amid stiflingly hot temperatures even for this time of year.

At an event that was sold out for Sunday after two years when the attendance was severely restricted by the pandemic, the main complaints were queues – for transport, access into and out of the venue at either end of the day and toilet facilities – and a lack of available refreshment, including basics such as bottles of water.

Stefano Domenicali, the Formula 1 CEO, has already made his feelings about the situation clear, with a statement from the sport’s organisers saying: “The huge number of fans at this event, both inside and outside the circuit, created traffic issues for the fans.

“We have made the promoter aware this is not acceptable and must be fixed for next season.”

Many thanks for making possible the #F1 #SpanishGP 2022!!! More than 120,000 people enjoying the GP!! pic.twitter.com/PqQbVc9dfT

— Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (@Circuitcat_eng) May 22, 2022

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Now, as reported by grandpx.news, Santamaria, who is the circuit’s CEO, has apologised