In the practice within the first five minutes, both Gasly and Hamilton went off because their brakes locked up without any reason. Especially Hamilton was clear to see as he was on a straight. Both McLarens have random snaps as confirmed by the radio messages. Colapento also went straight because the car decided this was the best option. It seems like there are too many controls in the car that make it almost impossible to predict what will happen. As a driver, I would be more cautious because it feels like the car is controlling you instead of the driver controlling the car. Bizar stuff.
Because the FIA fucked up, again, and the entire formula is about regen, so cars are downshifting on straights, and taking corners more slowly to grab energy. And once again, the cars are useless in dirty air so they get stuck without being able to pass.
Drivers warned them this would happen. But that’s F1. It’s a weekend festival now and the racing doesn’t matter.