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‘S*** with capital S’ Istanbul F1 surface “terrifying” to drive - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says the newly laid track surface at Istanbul is “shit with a capital S” and made driving during practice at Formula 1’s Turkish Grand Prix “terrifying”. Check out the Crash F1 YouTube channel - CLICK HERE
Drivers struggled with the low-grip track conditions and cold temperatures during Friday’s two practice sessions on a slippery Istanbul Park surface, which was newly resurfaced just two weeks ago in time for F1’s first visit since 2011. Mercedes struggled for grip more than most with Hamilton, who is aiming to clinch a record-equalling seventh F1 world championship this weekend, finishing over eight-tenths off the pace as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped...
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