The FIA is aiming to address qualifying issues in meetings this month, with its rule adjustment for the Japanese Grand Prix having failed to deliver the hoped-for results.
Liam Lawson criticized the FIA’s rule change for qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, stating that it “didn’t feel like” it had any impact on the racing.
Before the Suzuka event, the FIA had lowered the energy level allowed for the cars from 9MJ to 8MJ in hopes of reducing lift-and-coast and super-clipping during qualifying laps.
Despite the rule change, super-clipping remained a significant issue, especially at the challenging 130R corner, leading to frustration among drivers.
Lawson, when asked about the rule changes’ effect on qualifying, mentioned the difficulty of assessing it due to the varying nature of each track and his lack of experience with the previous settings.
Throughout the Japanese Grand Prix, fans drew comparisons between F1 and Super Formula, a Japanese single-seater series known for its high cornering speeds.
Lawson praised the Super Formula cars for their agility and high corner speeds, highlighting his enjoyment of driving them at Suzuka, despite their lower horsepower compared to F1 machines.
