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ok over the Australian Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1996. Being a semi-permanent track, the racing line is often ‘green': dirty and slippery, especially at the start of the weekend. This increases wheelspin, which leads to a greater degree of tyre degradation. The torque of the new generation of turbo-hybrid engines accentuates this phenomenon. Acceleration and braking are the keys to a good performance in Melbourne, with the longitudinal forces at work on the tyres being greater than the lateral forces. The improved combined traction of the P Zero tyres this year marks a significant step forward in this area. The left-rear tyre works hardest in Melbourne, with 10 right-hand corners...
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