P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has contended that Interlagos has become “worse to drive” despite the track having been resurfaced prior to Formula 1’s 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the world-famous circuit was repaved, but the job introduced bumps to the surface, making it challenging. Oscar Piastri, the polesitter for the Sprint, expressed difficulty in navigating the track due to the severe bumps. Max Verstappen, knowing that pole position was unlikely, found the track conditions to be unfavorable and exacerbating the situation during qualifying. Unfortunately, Red Bull’s race pace has been a concern, with Verstappen trailing behind Lando Norris, who demonstrated better performance during Sprint Qualifying, further hindering Verstappen’s title aspirations. Additionally, Verstappen faces a grid penalty in the following Grand Prix, adding to his challenges. On the other hand, Sergio Perez encountered even more significant obstacles, starting the Sprint from 13th position due to a miscalculation in timing and struggling with understeer and brake balance issues.
