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Some updates from the Chinese GP:

"Despite the accidents, in China both Williams cars will be able to count on the new front wing introduced in Japan. Albon will then have an update to the Halo fairing #FORMU1A #ChineseGP":
https://twitter.com/x/status/1780668657149874358

Pirelli's prescriptions for the #ChineseGP:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1780502305537925593

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Track updates:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1780832621796135388

"Various changes to the circuit. Some areas have been resurfaced to try to remove the potholes, others such as straight T1 and T8. The resurfacing in some areas looks like just bitumen, in others it looks like complete resurfacing."
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"Several changes in escapes such as T10, T12 or T16 (entry to the finish line). Gravel has been added, instead of asphalt."

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FIA explains Chinese GP track paint: https://speedcafe.com/fia-explains-chinese-gp-track-paint/

"... Teams have been greeted in Shanghai for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix with a unique-looking asphalt.

Ground away in some areas to remove bumps, a coating has also been applied to the racing surface, leaving drivers to question the level of grip they'll have available when they take to the track for opening practice tomorrow.

“This is really throwing it back, but when I raced in remote-controlled cars, often the tracks were painted in sort of black paint, and it actually looks quite similar to that,” said Oscar Piastri when asked about the surface.

“I don't know if it will be grippy or not. I think if it's wet, it'll be a big unknown. You can kind of see where the cars have driven on track days or whatever it's worn away the blackness, let's say, in it. It doesn't look resurfaced, it just looks like it's had some bits ground away and then paint over the top. I'm sure it's not going to be super slippery but it might just be a bit might behave a bit differently to what we're used to.”

The surface was not mentioned by race director Niels Wittich in his pre-event notes when detailing the changes to the venue since F1 last visited in 2019.

However, FIA has offered insight into the treatment of the racing surface and confirmed that it has indeed been painted.

“A bitumen paint has been used as a coating to preserve the tarmac to ensure the stone remains in the asphalt,” a spokesperson told Speedcafe. "It is expected to increase the grip level and protect the tarmac from long-term degradation. The paint was applied last year.” ..."
 
Naks said:
FIA explains Chinese GP track paint: https://speedcafe.com/fia-explains-chinese-gp-track-paint/

"... Teams have been greeted in Shanghai for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix with a unique-looking asphalt.

Ground away in some areas to remove bumps, a coating has also been applied to the racing surface, leaving drivers to question the level of grip they'll have available when they take to the track for opening practice tomorrow.

“This is really throwing it back, but when I raced in remote-controlled cars, often the tracks were painted in sort of black paint, and it actually looks quite similar to that,” said Oscar Piastri when asked about the surface.

“I don't know if it will be grippy or not. I think if it's wet, it'll be a big unknown. You can kind of see where the cars have driven on track days or whatever it's worn away the blackness, let's say, in it. It doesn't look resurfaced, it just looks like it's had some bits ground away and then paint over the top. I'm sure it's not going to be super slippery but it might just be a bit might behave a bit differently to what we're used to.”

The surface was not mentioned by race director Niels Wittich in his pre-event notes when detailing the changes to the venue since F1 last visited in 2019.

However, FIA has offered insight into the treatment of the racing surface and confirmed that it has indeed been painted.

“A bitumen paint has been used as a coating to preserve the tarmac to ensure the stone remains in the asphalt,” a spokesperson told Speedcafe. "It is expected to increase the grip level and protect the tarmac from long-term degradation. The paint was applied last year.” ..."
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So like a slurry to hold the stones in place? It'll be gone after first practice if that's the case.
 
That FP1 moment when Lewis went full 2007 at the pit entry and almost took out Piastri this time around as well.
 
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That FP1 moment when Lewis went full 2007 at the pit entry and almost took out Piastri this time around as well.
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I didn't see it. Comments said Piastri ran him wide and he had to escape to the pit lane. I love how the takes are completely opposite :D
 
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