F1 facing Monaco-style track surface issues in Hungary

Components 1 is hoping to keep away from a repeat of the observe floor points that led to a purple flag in Monaco at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. 

Drivers complained about components of the Hungaroring observe breaking apart throughout Friday apply as they battled troublesome circumstances all through each classes. 

A number of large moments, lock-ups and slides have been a theme of Friday’s operating, as drivers have been often caught out. 

Mercedes’ George Russell was among the many drivers who highlighted points with the observe asphalt, significantly at Flip 1, 12 and 13. 

„It’s kind of of a disgrace, as a result of Budapest is among the most pleasing circuits to drive,” he stated. „They’ve resurfaced a 3rd of the observe and sadly they’ve accomplished a very unhealthy job.

„It is actually bumpy. You noticed a great deal of folks locking up at Flip 1, and the observe’s breaking apart within the final nook. 

“Individuals are type of driving across the center of the nook and never really hitting the apex, which is only a bit odd.”

Franco Colapinto suffered a crash at Flip 12 in second apply when he misplaced management of his Alpine on a resurfaced space of the observe.

“The brand new components of the observe should not very grippy they usually’re form of not breaking up however they’re very worn,” McLaren’s Oscar Piastri stated. 

“So, it is only a very difficult circuit in the meanwhile and, yeah, clearly lacking a apply session has made it fairly powerful.”

It’s understood the topic was raised within the drivers’ briefing on Friday night. 

A observe inspection was carried out by F1 race director Rui Marques and different FIA officers, and a few areas have been partially resurfaced in a single day, together with Flip 1. 

“It was inspected and remedial works have been undertaken in a single day,” F1’s governing physique the FIA stated in a press release. 

„Two areas have been addressed, one on-line and one to the appropriate of the road the place an overtaking automobile would journey.”

The Monaco Grand Prix in June needed to be red-flagged 10 laps from the end after two separate crashes occurred on the closing nook, the place the observe had damaged up. 

F1 hopes the rest of the Hungarian Grand Prix can happen with out related disruption.