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Why standing waves and tyre graining will be huge challenges in Vegas
With a mid-November calendar slot and night races, the air temperature in Las Vegas is expected to drop below 10 degrees Celsius during track sessions. The first practice, starting at 2000 local time, is likely to be the warmest run out. However, the Grand Prix race itself won’t start until 2200, reaching midnight due to a two-hour limit. The long straights and absence of high-speed corners in the 3.85-mile lap will give the winter air plenty of time to cool down the tires, making it difficult for drivers to warm them up again. Pirelli is working with data from FIA, F1, and teams to prevent tire graining and shaking caused by the low temperatures. The track layout in Las Vegas, with its low severity in terms of corners and smooth asphalt, combined with the colder temperature, will make it challenging to generate heat in the tires, leading to potential graining and extended braking zones.
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