During the recent Japanese Grand Prix, held in Suzuka, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen expressed their frustration regarding the management of electric motors. These complaints arose in the context of races that do not offer the authenticity that drivers desire.
Norris, who finished fifth, noticed an improvement with his McLaren team, but criticized that on some occasions he has no control over the systems of his car. “Honestly, I didn’t want to overtake Lewis Hamilton. It’s my battery system that decides that, not me,” declared the driver.
Furthermore, the British driver pointed out that the inability to manage battery energy leads to frustrating situations where he is at the mercy of technology. “The driver should have control, but currently it is not like that,” he added.
Verstappen agreed with Norris’s feelings, highlighting that the configuration of circuits, such as Suzuka, hampers battery efficiency during races. “With long straights followed by small chicanes, it is complicated to manage energy and make effective overtakes,” stated the world champion.
Both drivers made it clear that the current situation in Formula 1 does not reflect what a real competition should be, and expressed hope that the FIA authorities will take action to improve the situation. “Races might look exciting on TV, but the experience inside the car is quite different,” concluded Norris.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
