Pirelli brings its softest compounds, C3, C4, and C5, to the high-altitude Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix. The C3 will serve as the hard, C4 as the medium, and C5 as the soft, with drivers allocated eight sets of softs. This selection targets the circuit's aggressive 'stop-and-go' layout, significant elevation changes, and abrasive asphalt, which primarily causes thermal degradation rather than wear. The thinner air at over 600 meters above sea level further reduces downforce, increasing tyre slip and stress. While last year saw a mix of two-stop strategies, improved tyre consistency this season suggests a stronger trend toward a one-stop race. High temperatures, potentially mirroring Barcelona, could make thermal management critical. Teams must nail their strategy and manage these soft compounds to maximize performance on Sunday.
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Pirelli brings its softest compounds, C3, C4, and C5, to the high-altitude Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix. The C3 will serve as the hard, C4 as the medium, and C5 as the soft, with drivers allocated **eight sets of softs**. This selection targets the circuit's aggressive 'stop-and-go' layout, significant elevation changes, and abrasive asphalt, which primarily causes thermal degradation rather than wear. The thinner air at over 600 meters above sea level further reduces downforce, increasing tyre slip and stress. While last year saw a mix of two-stop strategies, improved tyre consistency this season suggests a stronger trend toward a one-stop race. High temperatures, potentially mirroring Barcelona, could make thermal management critical. Teams must nail their strategy and manage these soft compounds to maximize performance on Sunday.
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