Norris: “Cars going crazy at the Cucchiaio curve? We need to learn to match the set-up and lift and coast”

The initial difficulties The introduction of the new technical regulations had an inevitable repercussion on the aerodynamics and power units of the Formula 1 single-seaters, to the point that several teams, with their drivers, took advantage of the first rounds of the world championship to familiarize themselves as much as possible with the cars. ‘Training’ sessions which also saw the reigning world champion Lando Norris involved, who indicated several more or less obvious disadvantages. Fewer attendances One of these is attributable to the time available in free practice. Precisely due to some problems encountered during Friday’s tests, the Briton’s outings on the track were limited, which also happened in the last Japanese Grand Prix: “Yes, 100%, much more – Norris explained to the media on the negative effect of the smaller tests in Suzuka – it’s obviously still a new car, and it’s a new track where the asphalt offers much more grip. It’s also a new asphalt. It’s a much faster track, so you have to drive the car completely different than what we have done in recent years.” The position of the battery Errors and problems that were also seen in the previous events in Melbourne and Shanghai, with Norris highlighting how much the lift and coast needs to be budgeted for in terms of set-up: “Did you see how many driving errors there were at the Cucchiaio curve? The use of the battery has repercussions on the set-up and we must take this into account, the set-up must be done based on the lift and coast, when we lift our foot we must ensure that the car does not get nervous”.