Piero Taramasso:
“We refined the tire allocation for Qatar during the official tests in February. We now know the characteristics of the new Lusail asphalt, which compared to last year has made our task easier, particularly when choosing the mixtures. In...
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Piero Taramasso:
“We refined the tire allocation for Qatar during the official tests in February. We now know the characteristics of the new Lusail asphalt, which compared to last year has made our task easier, particularly when choosing the mixtures. In addition to the abrasiveness of this track, we must take into account that the test and qualification sessions will take place during the day on a very hot track (over 45°C), which should direct the riders towards harder tires, probably with a SOFT back-up choice for qualifying. The Sprint race and the Grand Prix are scheduled for the evening, and the SOFT rear tire could be an option, particularly for the 11 laps of the Sprint. The final parameter to consider in the tire strategy is the sand blown in by the wind, which is likely to amplify the already high abrasiveness, while significantly reducing the overall level of grip. Due to the evolution of the bikes and the increased performance displayed during official tests by the new 2
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