Verstappen fastest in slippery Turkish GP practice

Crimson Bull driver Max Verstappen posted the quickest time Friday within the first apply session for the Turkish Grand Prix as drivers struggled on a slippery observe not utilized in Formulation One since 2011.

The Istanbul Park circuit has been resurfaced with new asphalt and could be very low on grip. Cool circumstances made it much more awkward and drivers have been very cautious as they lapped about 10 seconds slower than anticipated.

“It is like driving on ice,” Verstappen stated.

The Dutchman was .24 seconds sooner than teammate Alexander Albon and .43 forward of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, who slid right into a bollard on the pit lane entrance early within the session.

Championship chief Lewis Hamilton was down in 15th place, however the Mercedes driver took no dangers. Teammate Valtteri Bottas briefly misplaced management moments from the tip however completed with out bother.

There’s a second apply session later Friday.

Hamilton is seeking to safe his seventh F1 title and equal Michael Schumacher’s report. He solely wants to complete forward of Bottas on Sunday.