Pierre Alves (Endurance Racing Program Manager, Michelin Motorsport):
“A month after Le Mans, we move on to another high-speed track, namely Autodromo di Monza which is known for its long straights along which tires have time to cool. This phenomenon has...
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Pierre Alves (Endurance Racing Program Manager, Michelin Motorsport):
“A month after Le Mans, we move on to another high-speed track, namely Autodromo di Monza which is known for its long straights along which tires have time to cool. This phenomenon has an impact on braking precision and that – given that the cars don’t have ABS – can soon damage the casings if ‘flat spots’ form. Braking from high speed is prevalent at Monza, while the rear-left tires are subjected to big constraints due to repeated hard acceleration out right-hand corners like Curva Parabolica which feeds into the long pits straight. Track temperatures are likely to be high, too, so our ‘hot weather’ compound is available for the Italian round.”
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