F1 | Lando Norris’ opinion about the "tricky" Mugello track
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris said that, in his opinion, the Mugello circuit will be insidious with regards to overtaking in the race.
The English driver raced on both Italian tracks which were added this year to the list of Formula 1 Grand Prix, during the Formula 4 championship in 2015.
Having already tested the ground, Norris affirms the little possibility of being able to pass a car and also the performance on the Italian circuit will require a lot of physical effort.
In addition to the greater level of commitment to which all the drivers will be subjected, Lando Norris is looking forward to being able to test the Italian circuit again and in fact he said: "I look forward to it,
"Mugello I raced at in Italian F4 back in 2015, I think. And it was really cool.
"It's very high speed, or medium to high speed corners, no real tight chicanes, almost like Austria in some ways, without the big braking zones on top of it.
"These high speed, medium speed corners test the physical attributes of the driver to the limit, this is F1 to the limit in terms of how quick F1 cars are around these types of corners.
"It may not be the best for racing, I don't know if you'll probably see any overtakes between Turn 1 and the last corner, so I think it's almost going to be like Hungary in some ways.
"But at the same time it's an awesome track, so qualifying I think will be incredible.
"I think any new track, any track that you just haven't been to for a while or is new to the category that you're in, is exciting. So this is something different, different from the norm.
"You don't go there knowing exactly what you have to do set-up wise and it puts you in a slightly more vulnerable position. It's kind of more challenging, and I think that very exciting."
The Mugello circuit has also raised technical opinions for other members of the Formula 1 environment.
Indeed Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal, said the track could prove to be a challenge.
"I raced at Mugello back in 1997,
"It was a great circuit then, and I don't think it's changed in layout too much.
"It's a fantastic track, fast and demanding, and it will sort the men from the boys. I think it will be a good addition to this year's calendar." he said.
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