The distance of the race in Abu Dhabi can be bridged with one pit stop – this strategy was very popular before, but on Friday it turned out that tires wear faster this year.
Simone BeraPirelli Chief Engineer: “On Friday the track progressed noticeably, resulting in better lap times as night fell and asphalt temperatures dropped.
We have noticed a greater degradation of all selections than in previous years, which opens up new strategic options. Previously, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix almost always took place with one pit stop, this year the teams can choose two.
The limiting factor in the length of the segment is the wear of the right front tire, which is related to the characteristics of the track and the counterclockwise direction of travel. To cope with Friday’s soft tire bubble, teams may decide to race with a combination of hard and medium.”
Source: F1 News
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