F1, the qualifications are not convincing
Suzuka it is traditionally considered one of the most demanding test beds for pilots. It is a complete track, universally recognized as one of the most beautiful in the World Championship. Those who go fast in qualifying very often win the GP due to the limited overtaking possibilities, and also for this reason those who want pole must take an extra risk in iconic sections such as snakethe Spoon and the 130R. This morning we witnessed something totally different.
The qualifications of this Formula 1 they are a cry of pain. Where talent should emerge and risk be rewarded, in a totally counterintuitive way the opposite aspect prevails, that management that should not find citizenship in F1, at least on Saturdays. The characteristics imposed by the current regulation have reduced the burden of driving in high-speed corners, and the difference between the drivers seems to derive more from the ability to avoid mistakes than from the search for the limit.
Norris’s words
Now the drivers are trying to make their voices heard: the only ones who can’t do it (for reasons of expediency) are those of Mercedes, but it’s clear that nobody likes this Saturday. Max Verstappen started, everyone else is following him, starting with Lando Norris: “Well, if I compare it to previous years, I certainly don’t have the same enjoyment driving here. It still hurts your heart to see your speed drop so much“, this is the comment of the world champion.
“The feeling is still special, because it remains that of always being at the limit despite the 56 km/h less on the straight. But it’s not as exciting as 2025, and I don’t think any track will ever be. You’d better get used to it…“, he concluded. The hope of the drivers and the majority of fans is that the spring break will bring advice to F1.
