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Hamilton: Fantastic Istanbul track spoilt by S*** tarmac!
Lewis Hamilton says the resurfaced tarmac of Istanbul Park has made the fantastic venue a "terrifying" proposition for drivers. Hamilton concluded Friday afternoon's practice session fourth in the pecking order, 0.850s adrift from pace-setter Max Verstappen. The field significantly improved its times in FP2 relative to the morning session, but grip remained at a premium for drivers who struggled in the cool conditions but especially with the track surface. Hamilton didn't hold back his criticism of Istanbul Park's tarmac whose characteristics he says are even worse than those of Portimão. "It was a bit of a disaster today to be honest," Hamilton said. "This track...
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