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Pirelli informed 'quite late' of Istanbul resurfacing
Pirelli says it was informed "quite late" of Istanbul Park's resurfacing but admits it would have opted for a softer tyre choice had it known of the changes earlier. Pirelli selected the three hardest compounds in its range for this weekend's Turkish GP, based on its extensive knowledge of the venue's original tarmac. Unfortunately, manufacturing and logistic constraints prevented the company from changing its selection once it was informed of the circuit's resurfacing plans. Friday's opening day of running at Istanbul highlighted the new tarmac's massive lack of grip, with reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton labeling the track "terrifying". "Obviously we had...
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