The first 20 minutes<\/b><\/p>\n
The Formula 1 cars made their appearance on the track of Istanbul circuit and immediately the drivers were able to notice that the grip was much better than last year. If the track was soaked last year, the new surface was also oily.<\/p>\n
Ferrari has worked a lot on the rear end of its single-seater, and it is Carlos Sainz who is responsible for conducting these aero tests. The Spanish driver will start from the back of the grid this Sunday due to an engine change. The team’s Italian outfit says he will have an engine providing an additional 10 horsepower.<\/p>\n
Unhappy during the last Grand Prix in Russia, Lando Norris arrives in Turkey ensuring that he was able to understand and study the mistakes made in Sochi.<\/p>\n
We also saw the Red Bull cars rolling with their white and red liveries paying tribute to Honda. This celebration was supposed to take place at Suzuka during the Japanese Grand Prix, but the latter was canceled and replaced by the Turkish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
\nThe @HondaRacingF1<\/a> tribute livery looks even better out on track \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n
We like your style, @redbullracing<\/a>!#TurkishGP<\/a> \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PiGbojbpqH<\/a><\/p>\n
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At midday<\/b><\/p>\n
Lewis Hamilton held the fastest time after 30 minutes of driving (1:24.511), leading Esteban Ocon (+0.659) and Valtteri Bottas. It was at this point in the session that we learned about the introduction of a 4th engine in Lewis Hamilton’s car. The Englishman will start at best 11th this weekend.<\/p>\n
\nBREAKING: Lewis Hamilton is set to receive a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race<\/p>\n
His car has a new internal combustion engine, exceeding his allocation#TurkishGP<\/a> \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TUy4idPRdx<\/a><\/p>\n