News Details
‘Cool Malaysian temperatures' aided low degradation – Pirelli's Mario Isola
Pirelli‘s Mario Isola believes the cooler weather in Malaysia (compared to usual temperatures) helped aid the long stints for the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix which saw Esteban Ocon complete 53 laps on one set of soft tyres. 'After practice was interrupted by weather and a red flag, the teams still had to fully calculate degradation rates over long runs, which was the main challenge today' said Isola after the race. 'In the end, track temperatures were relatively cool by Malaysia standards – around 40 degrees centigrade – and degradation was low on both compounds, so the stints were able to be stretched out.' While most teams settled for the same strategy, Isola was excited by...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
'Best laps of the season' deliver P6 to Ocon
Esteban Ocon will line up on the third row of tomorrow's Malaysian Grand...
8y ago from F1i.com
Peace talks prevail for Perez-Ocon partnership
Sergio Perez has worked with team mate Esteban Ocon to restore a peaceful...
8y ago from F1i.com
Ocon gave Gasly his first break!
At the end of the day, Pierre Gasly may have Esteban Ocon to thank for...
8y ago from F1i.com
Unwell Sergio Perez came close to withdrawing from...
Force India’s Sergio Pérez says he considered withdrawing...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Fermin Aldeguer set for further medical checks as...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati brings new swingarm and fairing to Jerez MotoGP...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi leaves Jerez MotoGP ‘satisfied'...
Marco Bezzecchi felt he achieved the best possible result with second...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Arrow McLaren has "no fear" in running all...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Katherine Legge confirmed for Indy 500 with AJ Foyt
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that it will field a third entry in this...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Katherine Legge will make Indy 500 return in HMD...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar to limit entries to those holding a charter
The NTT IndyCar Series has confirmed that future races will be limited to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville: “Nobody knows” answer to...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Islas Canarias
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson have crashed out of Rally Islas...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sebastien Ogier dominates Rally Islas Canarias
Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais headed a Toyota one-two-three-four in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal receive report about Kai Havertz injury before...
Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz will miss the first leg of their Champions...
40m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Never seen that before in my life!' Carra analyses...
Jamie Carragher demonstrates how Arsenal confused Newcastle in three...
30m ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta spotted...
Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta was in Turkey this week to watch...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal could be entering into 'collaboration' with...
Arsenal could reportedly be set to enter into a collaboration of sorts...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin told Adrian Newey F1 move 'was never going to...
Aston Martin F1 team have been handed a... Read More »
59m ago from GPFans.com
Mercedes reveal new PURPLE livery ahead of Miami Grand Prix
The stars of the Mercedes F1 team will be donning... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
A battle of youth and experience at Mercedes – who...
As in 2016, Mercedes looks to have an iron grip... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
