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Pirelli scrap soft tyres for Bahrain
Pirelli won't be using their controversial soft compound at this weekend's Bahrain GP.
The manufacturer revealed its tyre allocation for the first four grands prix before the start of the season and their new 2013-spec soft and hard tyres were pencilled in for the Sakhir circuit.
However, the soft rubber was criticised quite heavily by several teams in China this weekend as they believe the degradation levels are too high and it spoiled racing.
The Italian firm confirmed on Tuesday that the medium tyre will replace the softs for the race in Bahrain.
A Pirelli spokesperson, though, told Sky Sports Online that 'the decision to bring the medium tyre to Bahrain had already been made prior to...
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