2023-09-22 21:45:14
The asphalt of the Suzuka circuit could become an unexpected protagonist in this Japanese Grand Prix taking place this weekend. George Russell, Mercedes driver, has stated that it is a “broken” asphalt.
“It seems that there is a big degradation with the tires, it is very strange in Suzuka. It is one of the best circuits in the world to drive, but this year it seems that the asphalt has broken and that the cars are sliding on the surface,” he commented. the British driver after training on Friday.
And he remembers what happened on other circuits when the layout was changed days before the cars started rolling: “When we go to tracks like Jeddah or Melbourne, on this new asphalt, the grip is very high, even in Singapore, where it was fun to drive. by the new section as it does not have much degradation”.
He doesn’t rule out three stops on Sunday, although logic says it should be two: “The demotion seems closer to three stops than one, to put it in perspective, but I think it will be two stops for everyone on Sunday, we’ll see what happens. …”.
Red Bull seems unbeatable in Japan. Behind Ferrari, McLaren… and maybe Mercedes. Somewhat further behind is Aston Martin with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
“It’s been a fairly reasonable day, to be honest. Red Bull is back on track, which I don’t think is a big surprise, although a lot of teams seem fast. We’re not too far from second place, I think we’re two away.” tenths,” said Lewis Hamilton’s teammate.
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