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George Russell has questioned the FIA’s decision to debut the C6 tyre compound for this weekend’s F1 Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola.
George Russell expressed doubts about Pirelli’s decision to introduce the C6 tyre compound for the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. The new Soft compound debuted at the Italian circuit alongside the Medium and Hard options, C5 and C4. According to Pirelli, the C6 tyre could offer more grip due to the track’s less abrasive surface, leading to its selection for this event. Russell suggested that a different tyre allocation might have provided more excitement during the race weekend, proposing a return to a Hard, Medium, Soft arrangement for qualifying. In qualifying, Russell chose the Medium tyres for his final run, securing an impressive third place. Despite the gamble, Russell considered the choice a risk worth taking, as it led to his fastest time of the weekend and a successful result.
