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Pirelli's Isola: 'Spanish GP a lottery without modified tyres'
Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola says Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix would have likely been a blistering affair that would have impacted every driver had the Italian supplier not modified its tyres. Pirelli's decision to change the tread depth of its rubber by 0.4mm - in consultation with the teams - was the result of blistering that occurred during pre-season testing at the freshly resurfaced Circuit de Catalunya. The change had the desired effect as the majority of the drivers completed the race on a one-stop strategy. Sebastian Vettel was an exception among the front-runners however, the Ferrari driver suggesting that Pirelli's tyre modification likely advantaged Mercedes more than it did the...
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