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Renault explains pit stop training for 2017 tyres

 XPB Images Renault team principal Frédéric Vasseur says the 2017-spec Pirelli tyres will have an impact on how Formula One teams carry out their pit stops. Next season will see wider tyres introduced, with the dimensions increasing from 245mm to 305mm at the front and from 325mm to 405mm at the rear. Talking ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, Vasseur explains how F1 crews prepare and adjust for the changes. “It’s true that it will require a bit of a different set-up!” the Frenchman said. “The crew will certainly have to focus their training in this area as the tyres will be heavier and we’ll also need different equipment ranging from racks to tyre...
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