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Why Pirelli's emergency F1 fixed supply rule looks set to stay

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Since the start of 2016, in a bid to add variability to each grand prix, teams were able to choose how aggressive they wanted to be with their tyre selection for grand prix... read more »

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Pirelli fears Turkish GP tyre choice too "aggressive"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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After drivers struggled to find grip on the newly-resurfaced track last season, Pirelli went one step softer for this year's race, switching from the C1, C2, C3... read more »

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“With Softer Compounds we Will Face Higher Wear Levels” – Pirelli’s Mario Isola

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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With softer tyres being used for this season's trip to Turkey, Pirelli believe there is a chance drivers could see higher levels of tyre wear at the Intercity Istanbul... read more »

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Turkish GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 473 views )

For the Turkish Grand Prix the three tyres in the middle of the range have been nominated. This is one step softer than the nomination last year, which was held in November... read more »

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One-stop strategy expected despite the softer tyre nomination

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 560 views )

While the weather around the Red Bull Ring remains quite unpredictable for the Austrian Grand Prix, drivers might aim at completing the 71-lap race with a single pit stop... read more »

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Austrian GP: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 391 views )

The new and softer selection of compounds for this race has already had an effect on the strategy for this weekend. read more »

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F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen puts Red Bull back on top in final practice

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 550 views )

In bright sunshine compared to the overcast running on Friday, FP3 featured much hotter conditions, which meant the drivers struggled to keep the softer tyres alive -... read more »

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Will softer tyres shake up the F1 order in Austria this weekend?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 460 views )

Lewis Hamilton made clear in the aftermath of the race that Mercedes had to do something to find performance after finding it "impossible" to challenge F1 title rival... read more »

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Pirelli pushes teams to a two-stop at Austrian GP

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 562 views )

Formula One's tyre manufacturer intends to motivate teams to execute a two-stop strategy at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix by providing the teams with a step... read more »

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Portugal GP: Race team notes - Pirelli

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 711 views )

The warmer weather led to increased wear on the softer compounds compared to previous days, which meant that drivers had to manage their tyres more. read more »

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‘Lively car’ brought back go-karting memories – Schumacher

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 533 views )

Mick Schumacher says the lack of grip available during practice for Formula 1's Portuguese Grand Prix brought back memories from his time in Formula 3 and go-karting.... read more »

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F1 Portuguese GP: Bottas fastest from Verstappen in opening practice

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 477 views )

The pair traded fastest times throughout the opening practice session, while Lewis Hamilton finished fifth after complaining of a balance problem early on and then failing to... read more »

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Alonso "expecting to struggle" in opening races of F1 return

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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After two years away from F1, Alonso qualified ninth at Sakhir, taking full advantage of Pirelli's softer tyres in Q2 to book a place in the Q3 shootout.Despite... read more »

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“The drivers had to think about managing their tyres” – Mario Isola, Head of F1 Pirelli

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 992 views )

This year has been an up and down year for Pirelli, from multiple tyre failures in the British Grand Prix, to one week later choosing softer compounds at the 70th anniversary... read more »

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Pirelli learned about F1 Turkish GP track resurfacing too late

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 646 views )

Pirelli Formula 1 boss Mario Isola admits the Italian company would have brought softer tyres to the Turkish Grand Prix had it known in time the track was being resurfaced read more »

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Ferrari open door to Red Bull engine link-up

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1009 views )

Ferrari have taken a softer stance to Mercedes by saying they would "consider" supplying engines to Red Bull in 2022. read more »

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Pirelli’s Mario Isola: “Softer tyres will provide extra speed and an additional challenge” in Russian GP

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 615 views )

Pirelli's head of F1 and Car Racing Mario Isola believes that the softer tyres will create an exciting challenge for this week's Russian Grand Prix. read more »

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One-stop as favoured strategy - Pirelli's race analysis

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 929 views )

Despite the softer compounds compared to 2019, last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix saw drivers prefer the one-stop strategy to cover the 44-lap race distance. read more »

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Pirelli with an exciting tyre allocation at Spa

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 595 views )

Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli turns up with an exciting tyre allocation for the old-school track of Spa-Francorchamps by bringing a trio of compounds that... read more »

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Williams expect tyre management to be key at Spa

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 589 views )

Williams expect that, due to the softer compounds, tyre management will be a key area of the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix. read more »

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Boring for drivers, great for fans: Perez wants more races like the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 638 views )

Sergio Perez hopes Pirelli continues to bring softer tyres compounds to races despite the protestations of the drivers. read more »

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Mercedes ‘sleeping’ with strategy, claims Bottas

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 579 views )

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes was “sleeping” on race strategy at certain stages of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, as he slipped from pole to third. Pirelli,... read more »

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F1 70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton and Bottas at Silverstone

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 523 views )

Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas as the softer tyres and hot temperatures at Silverstone led to Red Bull defeating Mercedes in Formula 1's 70th... read more »

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Norris: F1 choice of softer tyres for 70th Anniversary GP the right call

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 494 views )

Formula 1's bid to create some tyre 'controversy' by going softer with its choices at the 70th Anniversary GP this weekend was the right thing to do, says Lando... read more »

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70th Anniversary GP: Qualifying team notes - Red Bull

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 673 views )

With the hotter temperatures, softer compounds and varying strategies, the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix promises to be one to watch. read more »