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Pirelli still expecting a one-stop race

– Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli still expects a one-stop strategy to be the preferred option during the Russian Grand Prix, while it doubts the Medium tyre will be used.Although a two-stop plan is in theory faster, despite the lower 60km/h pit lane speed limit at Sochi Autodrom, it comes with greater risk of being hindered by traffic."Russia is by no means a typical track as it features low grip that keeps wear and degradation at very low levels and also enables long stints," said Pirelli's Paul Hembery."We saw drivers complete multi-lap runs in qualifying, with consistent performance from the tyres."We expect a one-stop strategy to be the preferred choice for...
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