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FIA issue mandatory tyre ruling for all teams at Austrian Grand Prix
The FIA has mandated a tyre change for all 10 F1 teams at the Austrian Grand Prix, with a different compound selection for the race in Spielberg. Pirelli has confirmed that a harder set of compounds will be used for this weekend’s event. All teams will have the C3 (hard), C4 (medium), and C5 (soft) tyres available, one step harder than those used in Canada. The main challenge for drivers at the Austrian GP will be managing tyre overheating due to the track’s characteristics and high temperatures forecasted. Last year’s event saw Verstappen’s collision with Norris, potentially indicating a two-stop strategy for this weekend’s race. Verstappen remains a dominant force at the Red Bull Ring, with four victories to his name, while George Russell claimed his first win at the circuit after Verstappen’s 2024 incident. Mercedes is edging towards a decision regarding Max Verstappen after evaluating George Russell’s performance.
