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Kobayashi expecting high degradation at Sepang

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Kamui Kobayashi is expecting a generally different race in Malaysia next weekend, with significantly higher temperatures at Sepang than Melbourne’s Albert Park street circuit.... read more »

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Webber rues tyre degradation

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1251 views )

Mark Webber insists that Red Bull will resolve the tyre degradation issues he suffered during the Australian Grand Prix read more »

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Tyre degradation costs Massa

over 15 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 847 views )

Ferrari's Felipe Massa said tyre degradation cost him after he finished seventh in the Australian Grand Prix. read more »

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Horner unfazed by random race prospect

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1242 views )

Red Bull Racing insists it is not worried that mixed up races caused by high degradation this year may not allow it to make the most of the speed of its car read more »

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Tyres 'should help me' - Button

over 15 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1469 views )

Jenson Button is hoping to capitalise on the high levels of tyre degradation at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, which he thinks will lead to much more overtaking read more »

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Trulli: Tyre wear to create confusion

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1080 views )

Jarno Trulli believes the high degradation of Pirelli's tyres will lead to confusion in the races this season. read more »

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Plenty of productive and reliable running for Toro Rosso

over 15 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1388 views )

The second day of the final pre-season test went well for us here at the Catalunya Circuit. The STR6 ran reliably, which meant Sebastien was able to complete a lot of laps,... read more »

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Drivers keen to help Pirelli react

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1299 views )

Formula 1 drivers have told the FIA that they want Pirelli to 'react' to the degradation issues that have been prevalent throughout winter testing - but have also... read more »

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Petrov describes extreme tyre degradation

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1136 views )

Vitaly Petrov has explained just how quickly the new-for-2011 Pirelli tyres lose grip whilst on the circuit, with the Italian rubber designed to degradate at a rapid rate in... read more »

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Maldonado: Tyre degradation the same for everybody

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1160 views )

Pastor Maldonado has echoed the sentiments of Pirelli Motorsport Director Paul Hembery by stating that the rate of grip loss with this year’s new tyres is equal throughout... read more »

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Pirelli: High degradation fears unfounded

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1144 views )

Pirelli says fears that high tyre degradation could force drivers to stop four or five times in races this year are unfounded read more »

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Whitmarsh defends Pirelli degradation

over 15 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1230 views )

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has leapt to the defence of Pirelli amid widespread criticism of the 2011 tyres  read more »

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Concerns remain over tyre degradation

over 15 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1113 views )

With just one test remaining before the season gets underway in Australia in three weeks time there remains concern over the speed with which the new Pirelli tyres are degrading. read more »

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Pirelli: Tyre degradation 'an opportunity, not a problem'

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1810 views )

Following more criticism from drivers - the latest from Messrs. Vettel, Alonso and Sutil - Pirelli has insisted that to design fast-deteriorating tyres in F1 2011 was only to... read more »

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Pirelli hits back at degradation  critics

over 15 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1261 views )

Pirelli has hit back at the criticism about its 2011 tyres in the wake of ongoing criticism from some drivers over the severe degradation of its tyres during pre-season testing read more »

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Pirelli: Looking good despite degradation

over 15 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 990 views )

are adamant their new tyres are ready for the challenge of Formula One following the pre-season test... read more »

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Schumacher to use Bridgestones?

over 15 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1328 views )

With a number of drivers voicing concern at the high rate of degradation found in the new Pirelli tyres, has Michael Schumacher opted to stick with 'the devil he knows'? read more »

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Button: 'Tyre degradation is to be expected'

over 15 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1787 views )

Jenson Button got his first pre-season test underway on Thursday in Valencia. The Briton was driving the interim MP4-25 which features some 2011 aero parts. Unlike read more »

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Hamilton expecting more pit-stops in 2011

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1052 views )

Lewis Hamilton both thinks and hopes that drivers will be forced to make more pit-stops this year due to the current degradation rate of Pirelli’s new tyres. The McLaren man... read more »

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Drivers predict very high tyre wear

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1204 views )

Formula 1's leading drivers are predicting tough times in dealing with tyres this year after witnessing high levels of degradation with the new Pirelli rubber in testing... read more »

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Renault drivers struggle with tyre degradation

over 15 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1186 views )

Both Renault drivers have made a difficult start to the Abu Dhabi GP weekend as they are suffering with considerable rear tyre degradation. Nonetheless, both cars performed... read more »

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High degradation an issue, says Kubica

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1317 views )

Robert Kubica admits that he and Renault suffered from tyre degradation problems on Formula 1’s return to Abu Dhabi. Despite the issues, the Pole still managed top five times... read more »