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Pirelli defends 2020-spec tyres after Austin criticism

Pirelli has defended its 2020-spec tyres after they received criticism during a recent test during the United States Grand Prix weekend. Formula 1's sole tyre supplier has tweaked its tyres for next season in the hope of reducing overheating and allowing them to operate in a wider temperature range. However during the Austin test they received mixed feedback, with teams floating the idea of scrapping the tyres and sticking with the current 2019-spec compounds for next season – F1's final season using 13-inch rims before it switches to 18-inch rims. Pirelli's motorsport boss Mario Isola defended the tyres and is hopeful that a more representative test in Abu Dhabi at the...
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