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Barcelona GP Set to be Tyre-Intensive

High degradation anticipated to create small differences between compounds

Kris Gupta, Founding Editor

• 1 min read
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The upcoming Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix is expected to be challenging for tyres, with high degradation anticipated. According to Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, the race will likely require at least two pit stops due to the tyre wear. This is attributed to the nature of the Barcelona circuit, which is known to be demanding on tyres.

Per Motorsport.com and Autosport, the high tyre degradation will result in minimal differences between the three available compounds. This could lead to varied strategies among teams, as they try to optimize their tyre usage throughout the race.

For Indian fans, the Barcelona GP will be broadcast on FanCode, with the race scheduled to start at a time that will be announced soon. Fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable race, given the tyre challenges that teams will face.

Source: Motorsport.com

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