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The pre-tour training Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix has been completed. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who lagged behind Red Bull and Ferrari drivers on tours, criticized the track at Istanbul Park.
9 years after re-entering the Formula 1 Turkey calendar, Intercity İstanbul Park‘Ta organized by Formula 1 DHL Turkey will be the scene of fierce battles with the drivers of the Grand Prix.
Have the opportunity to declare the championship in Istanbul and equal the record for ‘most championship driver in Formula 1’ with legendary driver Michael Schumacher 7 times. Lewis Hamilton, complained about the track during pre-race training runs.
According to the news from Efe Kahya on Motorsport.com, Hamilton said they are unaware that they will encounter a new asphalt in Istanbul. “I don’t know why, but they re-paved the ground. Millions were spent for this. It is impossible to control the car in humid places. This is a great track … I am aware that there has not been a race here in a long time, but instead of spending millions on new asphalt, it could be enough to clean them up. said.
Claiming that the ground was wet and slippery in some areas, making the car difficult to control, Hamilton complained that Pirelli also chose the wrong tire. Stating that he did not think the situation would change anytime soon, Hamilton said he would try to win the race by doing his best.
Mario Isola also admitted
Pirelli’s Head of Motorsports Mario isolaHe said they arrived in Istanbul with the wrong choice of tires. Isola also emphasized that they did not know the track was paved again. “We last competed here a long time ago. Therefore, we still have that information in our minds. We were not aware of this new situation. However, I have no doubt that the grip of the tires will improve until the race. used expressions.
Other pilots on training trips also said they felt like they were driving on ice in Istanbul.
‘They are in poor condition’
Chairman of the Intercity Board Vural Ak In a statement on the condition of the track and the first reaction of the drivers, he said:
“Since 17 out of 20 drivers used the track for the first time, the degrees in the morning were very interesting. It was just as we expected. The dew that fell on the part of the track that was facing north and in the shade because the weather It was cold, it made the area very slippery. They became a half dry, half super wet track. So they were very surprised. We listened to the radio talk, they said, ‘It was like driving on ice.’ They did a few laps so much surprised as angry. They entered the track and immediately organized their tires. “
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