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Video: The Garage Episode 3: Track Surfaces

4 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 187 views )

We race on many different tracks, all with different types of surfaces. Some are more abrasive than others, some that drain quicker if it rains, etc. Here are all the different... read more »

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What unusual final F1 practice revealed about true Suzuka race form

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 315 views )

After the initial sighter runs had been completed, most teams sent their drivers out for lengthy stints on higher fuel to see how they stacked up on the tricky tyre management... read more »

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Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 489 views )

Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses... read more »

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Pirelli’s Mario Isola: “Suzuka is as demanding on tyres as it is on drivers”

about 1 year ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 454 views )

Pirelli will bring the C1, C2 and C3 tyres to Suzuka, a track that places significant loads on the tyres and is highly abrasive. read more »

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Roy Keane: How F1 revealed the softer side of Man Utd and Sky Sports hard man

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 533 views )

Most people see Roy Keane as a football hard man who is now just as abrasive as a TV pundit, but Eddie Jordan has revealed how F1 revealed a much softer side to the Irish legend. read more »

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Bahrain GP: Practice team notes - Pirelli

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 371 views )

Degradation is in line with our simulations as well as the data recorded during the three days of testing last week, on some of the most abrasive asphalt of the year. read more »

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Abu Dhabi GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 518 views )

The Yas Marina's characteristics aren't particularly demanding for the tyres. The asphalt is not especially abrasive, which allows the use of the softer compounds. read more »

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Pirelli expects drivers to be pushed to two-stop strategy

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 614 views )

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli believes drivers are likely to favour a two-stop strategy in Sunday's United States Grand Prix. Formula 1 has returned to the highly... read more »

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United States GP: Qualifying team notes - Ferrari

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 610 views )

Tomorrow we can expect the race to be very tough on the drivers and the cars with very high temperatures expected, which will have an effect on tyre management, as the track... read more »

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Pirelli's Mario Isola: "It soon became apparent that two stops were necessary"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 947 views )

The abrasive nature of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya meant a two-stop strategy was the best way to attack last Sunday's sixty-six-lap Spanish Grand Prix, according to... read more »

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Two-stop strategy likely for Bahrain Grand Prix

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 751 views )

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli expects a two-stop strategy to be favoured by teams at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The Sakhir circuit is rear-limited and has an... read more »

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Pirelli agree to Mercedes’ tyre demands

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 874 views )

Pirelli have agreed to make changes to their tyres at certain abrasive tracks after a demand came from Mercedes. read more »

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Pirelli's Mario Isola: "We would expect more than one pit stop for most drivers"

over 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1199 views )

The abrasive nature of the Bahrain International Circuit may cause drivers to pit more than one during this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

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Bahrain GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 955 views )

Because of the abrasive surface and also thermal degradation we would expect more than one pit stop for most drivers, especially as the entire tyre range is softer this year. read more »

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Pirelli satisfied with ultrasoft track debut

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 928 views )

Red Bull and Ferrari gave Pirelli's brand new ultrasoft compound its debut in Barcelona last week, even though the track doesn't really suit the super soft tyre, due... read more »

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Pirelli announces tyre choices for opening races

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1167 views )

Pirelli has nominated the tyres that will be used in the opening four races of the 2015 season; of Australia, Malaysia, China and Bahrain. In Australia, Pirelli will bring the... read more »

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Pirelli confident of avoiding four-stops in Spain

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1111 views )

Pirelli don't believe we'll see a repeat of previous Spanish Grands Prix which have often seen four-stops due to the abrasive nature of the Barcelona circuit. The... read more »

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Malaysia GP: Race notes - Pirelli

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 943 views )

Malaysia, one of the toughest tests of the year for tyres because of its high temperatures and an abrasive surface, demonstrated the reduced graining and increased durability... read more »

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Pirelli To Use Hardest Compounds Possible In Sepang

over 10 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 872 views )

Formula One‘s new tyres face their toughest task yet as the circus rolls in to Malaysia. The Sepang International Circuit is known for its abrasive tarmac and extreme... read more »

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Pirelli announces tyre choices for opening races

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1305 views )

Pirelli has revealed which tyre compounds it will be taking to the opening four races of the 2014 season. The opening round in Australia will see the medium (white) and soft... read more »

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Domenicali not getting carried away

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 952 views )

Following Ferrari's first victory of the season in Shanghai, Team Principal Stefano Domenicali is keeping his feet firmly planted on the ground ahead of this... read more »

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Malaysian GP: Practice notes - Pirelli

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1013 views )

As we expected, we saw quite a high wear rate today, due to the more extreme nature of our 2013 tyres - which put the accent firmly on performance - as well as the high... read more »

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Pirelli confirms compounds for opening races

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 887 views )

Pirelli have confirmed which compounds they will bring to the opening four races of the 2013 season. The opening race in Australia will see the white medium tyres and, for the... read more »

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Williams FW35 gets go ahead for Barcelona test

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1090 views )

The new Williams FW35 has passed its final crash test, meaning it has been given the go-ahead to partake in the second pre-season test. The Grove outfit decided to delay the... read more »

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Pirelli: Track surface not ideal at Jerez

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 819 views )

Pirelli is still searching for a full answer over the characteristics of its new P Zero tyre compounds after the opening pre-season gathering of the year in southern Spain,... read more »