News Details

Brawn defends low-grip Istanbul track surface

Having a challenging, low-grip track surface throughout the Turkish Grand Prix weekend was “no bad thing”, according to Formula 1 Managing Director Ross Brawn. Drivers struggled throughout the weekend in Istanbul, as work to resurface the asphalt had only been completed days before the grand prix weekend got underway. Turkey was a late addition to the calendar amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with refurbishments, including an updated layer of asphalt, deemed necessary before F1 cars returned to the track for the first time since 2011. Writing in his post-race column, Brawn believes the tricky conditions highlighted a driver’s skill across the weekend. “The promoter and country have done...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Verstappen stays on top at low-grip Istanbul Park

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen completed a sweep of Friday practice...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Brawn: Challenging Istanbul surface was “no bad...

Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn says the challenging track surface conditions...
4y ago from Crash.net

Istanbul FP2: Verstappen class above on low-grip day

Max Verstappen owned day one of the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix, the Red Bull...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Istanbul Park: No grip, it's shit, it's fun, it's...

While some Formula 1 drivers claimed they had a good time in the slippery...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Thailand signs new deal to remain on MotoGP calendar...

The Chang International Circuit will remain on the MotoGP calendar after...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Nicolo Bulega explains why he had to change his...

After completing his first MotoGP race weekend, Nicolo Bulega explained...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

RLL locks in Louis Foster with extended IndyCar...

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced an extension to its contract...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

AJ Foyt Racing expands veteran support program to full...

AJ Foyt Racing has announced that its successful Homes For Our Troops...

McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champ Alex Palou...

The lengthy court battle between McLaren and Alex Palou is nearing a...

Caio Collet advances up to IndyCar with AJ Foyt Racing

AJ Foyt Racing has announced that Caio Collet will drive for the team in...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Oliver Solberg lands factory Toyota Rally1 drive

We called it after Oliver Solberg clinched his WRC2 title in Chile....

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Arsenal & Man United want player with 'rare blend...

Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the highly rated...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Chelsea ahead of rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in race...

Chelsea are reportedly ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign...
14h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Report: Arsenal preparing ambitious move for attacker...

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bold and ambitious move to sign Real...
19h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal to make major appointment to strengthen...

Arsenal are on the verge of finalising a major addition to their football...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.