P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 drivers could be in for a tough weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Pirelli anticipates that F1 drivers will encounter a unique challenge at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix following the resurfacing and water-blasting of the Interlagos track. The entire 4.3km track has been resurfaced in preparation for the 2024 race weekend, including a sprint event. To prevent issues commonly associated with new track surfaces, such as oils or bitumen, the track was water-blasted. Pirelli will supply C3-C4-C5 tires for the race, offering hard, medium, and soft compounds, one level softer than the C2-C3-C4 rubber used in the 2023 season. With wet weather predicted for the weekend, conditions may resemble those seen in the 2020 Turkish GP. The Istanbul Park track, reintroduced due to COVID-19, faced similar challenges when fresh tarmac prevented proper drying before practice, leading to reduced grip and significantly slower lap times.
