P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Why the "terrible" soft tyre was the best choice for Brazil GP F1 sprint
Max Verstappen, the eventual race winner, admitted to managing his tires from the moment he left the pits, as the soft tire degraded significantly. Other drivers, including Williams driver Alex Albon, also struggled with the tire degradation. Going for the medium tire was not a viable option either, as Nico Hulkenberg, Kevin Magnussen, and Logan Sargeant failed to make an impression in the race and faced similar degradation issues. Pirelli chief engineer Simone Berra explained that the soft tire was chosen by most teams because it offered a higher grip level and less overheating, making it easier to manage the temperatures. The green track condition and high temperatures further worsened the performance of the medium tire. However, Berra acknowledged that they don’t have a complete picture as only Haas and one Williams driver used the medium tire. The sprint race’s findings open up the possibility of aggressive strategies for the grand prix.
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