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New F1 tyres set to require less management in 2017

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1148 views )

Pirelli have confirmed that the new construction 2017 F1 tyres, should not suffer from as much degradation as their previous compound structures. read more »

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New Formula 1 tyres for 2017 have 'very low degradation'

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1431 views )

Formula 1's new tyres for 2017 are expected to feature 'very low degradation' based on early analysis carried out by supplier Pirelli read more »

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Pirelli announces compound choices for opening races

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1330 views )

Pirelli has announced the tyre compound allocations for the first two races of the 2017 season. New wider tyres will be introduced next year aimed at increasing mechanical grip... read more »

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Jolyon Palmer: "Tyre degradation was unbelievable for us"

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1609 views )

Jolyon Palmer felt Renault had good pace in Abu Dhabi but extreme tyre degradation and a clash with Carlos Sainz Jr compromised his day. read more »

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Brazilian GP: Qualifying notes - Pirelli

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1303 views )

With variable weather and relatively high degradation on the soft, it's going to be difficult to predict the optimal strategy. read more »

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Brazilian GP: Practice notes - Pirelli

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1055 views )

The teams got a good initial read on the wear and degradation rates here, which seem reasonably high on the soft tyre in particular. read more »

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Vettel blames tyre degradation, not strategy

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1029 views )

Sebastian Vettel has blamed tyre degradation and not a botched strategy for his failure to reach the Japanese GP podium. read more »

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Button perplexed by degradation

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1126 views )

Jenson Button is left totally perplexed by "massive" degradation. read more »

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Button reckons 'something not quite right'

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1254 views )

Jenson Button is convinced there's "something not quite right" after he struggled with tyre degradation during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Button… read more »

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Toro Rosso explains Kvyat 'octopus' issue

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1504 views )

Toro Rosso has explained that Daniil Kvyat's "octopus" comments during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix were related to tyre degradation. As he worked… read more »

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Malaysian Grand Prix race strategy guide

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1132 views )

ESPN looks at the potential strategy options for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The new smoother track surface at Sepang has reduced tyre degradation compared to previous years,... read more »

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Mercedes on the top with remaining tyres

over 9 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1021 views )

Pirelli announced how many sets of tyres different teams saved up for today's Belgian GP. Mercedes stand out with its high number of mediums and softs while rival Red Bull... read more »

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Belgian GP: Qualifying notes - Pirelli

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1046 views )

The high track temperatures have increased the wear and degradation rates on a circuit that is already very demanding on tyres. read more »

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Teams face strategy dilemma

over 9 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1901 views )

F1's teams face a strategy dilemma at the Belgian GP, with unexpectedly high temperatures at Spa causing high tyre degradation. read more »

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Guenther Steiner: “Pirelli has done a great job”

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1028 views )

Radio communication and tyre degradation could play a major factor in Haas F1's Belgian Grand Prix according to Team Principal Guenther Steiner. read more »

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Fernando Alonso: “Possibly one of the toughest so far this season”

over 10 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 983 views )

Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso felt that the German Grand Prix was difficult because of the amount of tyre degradation and fuel saving. read more »

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Grosjean expecting high tyre degradation in Hungary

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 867 views )

Romain Grosjean says the biggest challenge Haas faces upon its maiden outing at the Hungaroring is understanding the tyre wear levels read more »

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Pirelli confirms 2017 tyres will see 'much less' degradation

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1082 views )

Pirelli confirms 2017 tyres will see 'much less' degradation read more »

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Christian Horner: Red Bull baffled by Baku tyre issues

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1383 views )

Christian Horner says Red Bull needs to work to understand its tyre issues after struggling for pace at the Grand Prix of Europe in Baku. Red Bull was forced to adopt a... read more »

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Verstappen flies to P8 at end after tricky start

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1012 views )

Max Verstappen: We had too much degradation in the rear but from there on, once we changed to the medium tyres, I felt like I was flying in the end read more »

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Felipe Massa: “It was a really terrible race for me”

over 10 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1018 views )

Felipe Massa struggled with tyre degradation which resulted in finishing tenth at the European Grand Prix. read more »

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Red Bull tyre woes made two-stop the only option

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1166 views )

BAKU, Azerbaijan -- Daniel Ricciardo said Red Bull did not choose to adopt a two-stop strategy at the Grand Prix of Europe but had its hand forced by high rear tyre degradation... read more »

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Europe GP: Race notes - Pirelli

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 859 views )

As expected, it was a one-stop race for the winner, with quite high wear and low degradation despite the long lap length and very high top speeds. read more »

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Red Bull drivers endure high degradation

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1096 views )

Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen were left to rue high tyre degradation during Sunday's European Grand Prix. Ricciardo started second and… read more »

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Ricciardo: Tyre wear triggered two-stop approach

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1444 views )

Daniel Ricciardo says excessive tyre degradation caused Red Bull to switch to a two-stop strategy during the European Grand Prix. Ricciardo started from the front row of the... read more »