Whats Up With This Strange Track Surface In Miami?

There are plenty of new things well-nigh the Miami Formula 1 track this weekend, whether that’s fake harbours or the ‘hybrid’ spin design. However, there’s moreover one full-length which has gained a lot of attention: the track surface.

This new 5.4km track has received a fresh surface layer ready for its first F1 weekend and is made from a rather unusual composition.

Custom-made to ensure this track has unbearable grip for the drivers as soon as possible, the surface includes a upper value of limestone, which is not normally used for spin surfaces!

The limestone, which is local to Florida, is increasingly hard-wearing and undermining than we’d normally come to expect and is composite with a granite mix sonnet if you want to get all nerdy.

Drivers have moreover been quick to notice this, too, with Charles Leclerc commenting on the surface during the printing priming surpassing FP1.

“I have been on track, and the only thing that was a little bit strange was the Tarmac. It feels like it is something variegated to what we are used to driving on during the year.”

There were some concerns with the track stuff worked on overnight, superiority of today’s running at Turn 7 and Turn 17, but the Miami GP CEO reassured the media that all was fine and they completed some “localised repairs”.

We’re intrigued to see how the cars behave on this variegated track surface!

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