Pirelli: The Red Bull Ring from a tire point of view

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Pirelli: The Red Bull Ring from a tire point of view

The track alternates very slow curves with other faster points. The traction data and lateral forces impose medium-high stress on the tires, especially in turns 5 and 6.
The Red Bull Ring requires a high aerodynamic load for the single-seaters, so as to obtain the maximum possible grip even in the slowest points. The combination of the vertical load generated by the aerodynamics and the lateral accelerations imposed by the curves gives rise to strong stress on the tires.
The P Zero Red supersoft is a tire with a compound defined as 'low working range', which means it ensures maximum performance even at low temperatures. The P Zero Yellow soft has a 'high working range' compound, perfect for higher temperatures and harder track conditions. The choice of tires is therefore ideal for Spielberg, where ambient temperatures can vary by more than 20 degrees and with a high risk of rain.
Austrian asphalt is generally very smooth, having been resurfaced recently. This will mean that the F1s will slide more initially, especially at the start of the weekend. Graining will therefore need to be kept under control.
As mentioned, the race strategies will be clearer after free practice. In terms of predictions, a format with a start on the supersofts and two racing stints on the softs would seem to be the most possible option.

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