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Pirelli preview the Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain features a twilight start and a finish under lights. Teams have now experienced the new tyre regulations, so may have more ideas as to how to get the best out of them. The three nominated compounds (medium, soft and supersoft) are the same as those for Australia. The Circuit from a tyre point of view: The 18:00 start time means that track temperatures fall dramatically as the race goes on. The granite-based asphalt is rough and abrasive, which increases tyre wear. Sand can often blow onto the surface from the surrounding desert, affecting grip. There are a number of slow corners where good traction is crucial, so the track is rear-limited. At the same time, there are four fast...
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