Russell says “strange” Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation

The Mercedes driver said that the opening day of practice on Friday had been a puzzling one, as there was so little grip on offer.Speaking after ending second practice in fifth spot for Mercedes, 0.6 seconds adrift of pace-setter Max Verstappen, Russell said that it had not been a normal day of action.He suggested that the asphalt, which includes newly laid sections through Turns 3, 4 and 7, was …Keep reading