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Albon: Williams ‘struggling in the race runs’ at Suzuka
Albon performed well in both practice sessions at the Suzuka circuit, finishing in the top 10 with the eighth and seventh-best times. However, the high temperatures and humidity, as well as Williams’ preference for low drag conditions, resulted in significant tire degradation during race simulations. Albon acknowledged that they need to figure out their long-run pace. He mentioned that they were fast on the straights but struggled in the high-speed corners, which compromised their lap times. As more rubber is laid down on the track, it should improve grip and help alleviate Albon’s concerns about tire degradation. Albon’s teammate, Logan Sargeant, also experienced similar issues with tire degradation and worked on dialing in the car’s balance. Despite the challenges, Sargeant enjoyed his first time driving on the iconic Suzuka circuit.
Source: Motorsport Week
