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Pirelli Not Expecting Very Heavy Tyre Wear At Turkish GP

Formula One is set to return to Turkey after almost a decade – and while many fans are looking forward to the sport’s return to the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit, some people in the paddock are concerned about tyre wear. The track’s infamous turn eight is especially of concern, as the tyres are under enormous strain for several seconds. READ: Vietnamese GP Dropped From 2021 F1 Calendar However, Mario Isola, Pirelli’s head of motorsport, has downplayed the risk of tyre failures similar to those we saw at Silverstone earlier this season. “Talking about the severity of the circuit, we made some simulations and we have an idea. Obviously, the severity of turn eight is something...
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