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Pirelli has 'good idea of what to expect' at Portimão
F1 teams head into the unknown at Portimão this week, but Pirelli has a "good idea" of what to expect at the new venue regarding its tyres. While some teams have tested previously at the Autodromo do Algarve, the outdated 2009 data is unlikely to have been factored into preparations for the Portuguese Grand Prix, with everyone relying instead on simulation work to try and gain a head start. Nobody knows what to really expect ahead of Friday's opening practice, but Pirelli has some experience of Portimão's 4.69km, 15-corner layout thanks to its presence in GT racing. Nevertheless, the Italian company has opted for a conservative choice, nominating the three hardest compounds in...
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