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One-Stop Strategy ‘Not an Option’ for Ferrari in Spain – Vettel

Sebastian Vettel revealed that Scuderia Ferrari struggled to get longevity out of their tyres during the Spanish Grand Prix, which caused the second pit stop that relegated the German from a strong second place to fourth on Sunday. Vettel had jumped Valtteri Bottas at the start and had maintained his position after the first pit stop cycle, but a second stop for the German during the virtual safety car period saw him fall not only behind the Finn but also behind Max Verstappen, who was able to keep him at bay until the chequered flag. Pirelli brought a modified tyre to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend with a reduced tread to try and combat any potential overheating, and...
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