"Unprecedented Changes at Chinese Grand Prix Track Baffle F1 Drivers"
F1 drivers are surprised by the track surface at China's Shanghai International Circuit, which appears to have been repainted with a dark "bitumen surface treatment" rather than resurfaced, causing concern about tire grip and track consistency. The material's inconsistent application throughout the track has raised worries about predicting performance, with drivers like Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo expressing uncertainty about how the track's changes will affect tire behavior and racing strategies.