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No big surprises in Abu Dhabi tyre choice

There are no big surprises in terms of tyre choice for the season finale in Abu Dhabi next week. With nobody risking the full complement of ten sets of the softs, Red Bull, Toro Rosso and Williams opt for 9 sets while the rest take 8. In terms of the medium and soft, a number of teams split their choice between drivers, most notably at Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault. Last year's race was won by Lewis Hamilton, the Briton on a one-stop strategy. Indeed, only one driver, teammate Valtteri Bottas, opted for a two-stopper, the Finn going on to finish fifth. The track surface at Yas Marina is smooth and not especially demanding on tyres, thereby allowing the softest compounds to be used, which...
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