F1
2020 tires “are not better” according to several drivers
Friday's free practice in Austin (Texas) was an opportunity for the drivers to get a first opinion of the tires developed by Pirelli for the 2020 season. Without creating false suspense, the verdict does not reach the ranting of joy.
Offered to teams without the slightest sticker, Italian rubbers are supposed to offer a wider operating window to the teams as well as a reduction in overheating on the tire surface. Except that…
“If you add the stickers on the sides, I don't see any difference, judged Romain Grosjean (Haas). We used two compounds in the morning. They're not better, it's a bit disappointing on that point. »
Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo) also has difficulty seeing any difference with current versions. “Everything seemed very normal, nothing particularly shocking compared to what we usually have. »
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren) was less tongue-in-cheek. “It wasn’t very productive for me (to drive with these tires. Editor’s note). We tried to collect data with lots of sensors, but it seemed very strange and very bad. »
Medhi Casaurang
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