Why Interlagos Is a Major Challenge for F1 Teams in 2024 – Brazil GP Friday Reaction

We expected the newly resurfaced track at the Brazillian Grand Prix to cause issues for teams with tyre thermal degradation. Still, nobody foresaw the issue with the bumpiness of the track itself! Most teams have commented on it – though it didn’t stop McLaren from claiming a 1-2 sprint pole position after Friday’s sprint qualifying session. But with Mercedes and Aston Martin struggling, and Max Verstappen taking a 5-place grid penalty, what can we expect over the Brazil GP weekend? Jon Noble and Filip Cleeren chat within the paddock to find out more.