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The impact Madrid's "six kilometres long" pitlane will have on Spanish GP strategy

2 days 11 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The circuit in Madrid has offered Formula 1 drivers a surprisingly high level of grip during their first visit, something that is certainly not a given at a new circuit. The... read more »

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Mercedes F1 boss reveals Spanish GP tyre concern: 'Our strategy chief said six stops'

3 days 1 hour ago

from: GPfans.com

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Toto Wolff has admitted his Mercedes team were stunned at the levels of tyre degradation at the new F1 Spanish Grand Prix track in Madrid. read more »

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Williams struggle for pace and tyre management in Madrid

3 days 22 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Williams endured a difficult opening day at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with both drivers struggling for outright pace and the team encountering... read more »

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview - Haas

7 days 3 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

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In Monza, we got the most out of the new package in qualifying, but we struggled with tire degradation in the race. This is something we will be focused on improving in Madrid. read more »

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F1STRATEGY: Will tyre degradation spice up the Dutch Grand Prix?

23 days 13 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Lando Norris will start the Dutch Grand Prix from pole position, but with all three tyre compounds proving competitive across Saturday's Sprint and qualifying, the McLaren... read more »

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Verstappen baffled by Red Bull's "car degradation" as qualifying woes continue in Hungary

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Max Verstappen admitted Red Bull faces a major overnight challenge after a difficult qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the reigning World Champion... read more »

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What is Pirelli's take after the difficult, low-grip conditions at the Hungaroring?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Pirelli believes the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix could develop into a two-stop race after Friday's practice sessions revealed higher-than-expected tyre degradation at the... read more »

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Hungarian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli

about 1 month ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Given the higher level of degradation observed during the second session, when the drivers pushed harder, a two-stop strategy appears capable of offering an advantage over a... read more »

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F1MATHS: Eight seconds separate the one- and two-stop strategies at Spa

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Pirelli expects the Belgian Grand Prix to be decided by a one-stop strategy after Saturday's running at Spa-Francorchamps confirmed that tyre degradation is low enough to... read more »

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British Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

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The tyre selection for the Silverstone weekend consists of the hardest compounds in the range. The C1, C2 and C3 have been chosen due to the high severity of the circuit, which... read more »

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Hamilton rues Ferrari's lack of straight-line speed after frustrating Austrian Grand Prix

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Lewis Hamilton admitted Ferrari simply did not have the pace to fight at the front in the Austrian Grand Prix, as severe tyre degradation and a lack of straight-line speed... read more »

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Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are seeking answers on their Ferrari's crippling rear tyre degradation that saw both drivers slide backwards in a sweltering Formula 1... read more »

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Perez: Cadillac's upgrade "aims to get us closer" as tyre degradation remains the key ...

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Cadillac arrives at the Austrian Grand Prix with what Sergio Perez describes as a "substantial upgrade package", as the American team looks to strengthen its position... read more »

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Austrian Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Pirelli will bring the softest compounds in its range to Austria, where wear is not a decisive factor, and degradation is mainly thermal in origin. read more »

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Why Vasseur believes Hamilton didn't need the VSC to win F1's Barcelona GP

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix without the virtual safety car, such was the Briton's... read more »

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"You helped me achieve this dream" - Hamilton's emotional message after first Ferrari win

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari for helping him "achieve a dream" after taking his maiden grand prix win as a member of the Scuderia.Hamilton and Ferrari went on the... read more »

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F1 Barcelona strategy chaos predicted by George Russell and Lewis Hamilton amid "double deg" fears

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

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High levels of degradation could lead to strategy chaos in Sunday's F1 race at Barcelona. read more »

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F1MATHS: Will the Barcelona F1 race turn into a 'degradation festival'?

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 350 views )

The Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix is set to unfold as one of the most strategically complex races of the season, shaped by extreme heat, unusually high tyre degradation and... read more »

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Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 307 views )

Most teams have retained two sets of C2 from yesterday, a compound that appears particularly effective on cars with greater downforce, albeit with only slightly lower... read more »

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Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Racing Bulls

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 317 views )

Managing tyre degradation while maintaining competitive pace will be key, but we have both cars in a position to fight for points. read more »

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"At least a two-stop": Why the Barcelona GP could be hard on tyres

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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High tyre degradation at the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix will create small differences between the three compounds and considerable strategic variation during Sunday's... read more »

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Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Overall, all compounds are showing high levels of thermal degradation, particularly on the front and rear left, due to the abrasive surface of the asphalt, second only to Bahrain. read more »

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Pirelli analyses a high‑grip, low‑degradation opening day in Monaco as Hamilton leads ...

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Pirelli's evaluation of Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix paints a clear picture: the 2026 tyres behaved consistently across all three compounds, degradation was... read more »

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Pirelli expects one‑stop as the benchmark strategy after Miami sprint race

5 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Pirelli left little ambiguity after the main qualifying session in Miami: the 2026 Grand Prix is shaping up to be a race defined by tyre consistency, low degradation and the... read more »

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TYRE REVIEW: What does Pirelli expect from the Miami track?

5 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 359 views )

Pirelli's analysis of the Miami International Autodrome outlines a circuit that, despite its street‑style configuration, produces highly predictable tyre behaviour and... read more »