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Pirelli admit to Istanbul tyre selection error

Pirelli Formula 1 boss Mario Isola conceded bringing the hardest tyre compounds in its range to Turkey may have been a mistake after drivers struggled throughout Friday practice. The recently-laid surface at Istanbul Park, in conjunction with the track being washed prior to FP1 and low temperatures, meant grip was almost non-existent. Article continues under video The complaints that followed over the team radio from the drivers were numerous, with the tricky conditions underlined by the fact Max Verstappen's leading time from FP2 over three seconds slower than the pole lap from F1's last visit to the track in 2011. Asked directly if its range of rubber for this weekend was a mistake,...
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