F1 | Mercedes, Hamilton: “The tires are always an unknown”

- tyres the cars of 2017 are causing a lot of trouble. As demonstrated by the Mercedes in the first races of the season, finding the right mix is ​​no walk in the park: "I think we've improved a lot since we started, but there are still some traps that we will have to watch out for in the future"Said Lewis Hamilton. “The cars this year are very fast and suffer from blistering. A great push is made on the tires and bubbles are created. It's a situation that varies from track to track. I always consult with my technicians – continues the English pilot – I collect all the relevant information to understand how to obtain maximum performance from the tires without excessively stressing them. This is an ongoing study, something we are understanding over time.".

In this second half of the season, points will be worth double and any tire problems could cost dearly from a World Championship perspective: "We saw what happened to the Ferraris at Silverstone. The tires will be a continuous discovery, during the next nine races we will learn about many other things. We are at a good point – concludes Hamilton – but there may still be some surprises".

Federico Martino