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Supersoft usage ‘pivotal’ in Abu Dhabi results – Pirelli

Paul Hembery believes the decision by Red Bull Racing to use the Supersoft Pirelli compound during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix made the race more exciting, especially when Max Verstappen was able to make his set last for twenty one laps on Sunday. Verstappen spun at the first turn after a touch from Nico Hülkenberg, but was able to put himself back into contention for a podium finish by running long on the Supersoft tyre before making his one and only pit stop for the Soft tyre. The Dutchman would go on to lose the podium finish when Sebastian Vettel used the Supersoft tyre himself in the closing stages, but it was the use of the Supersoft that Pirelli Motorsport Director...
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