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Teams accused of bluffing over 2026 car data

Oct.14 Formula 1's sole tyre supplier Pirelli is growing frustrated as teams reportedly provide wildly inconsistent performance data for their 2026 car simulations. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the Italian manufacturer needs accurate figures to finalise next year's new-generation tyre compounds – but the numbers being supplied vary so much that engineers suspect some teams may be deliberately 'bluffing' to protect technical secrets. Teams are required to share estimated downforce, acceleration, and top-speed data based on their simulator work, yet Pirelli insiders say the range of submissions is far wider than expected. 'If the figures were to be believed, this would indicate...
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