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“Tricky” new Pirelli C6 tyre doesn’t last a lap of Imola F1 track

Pirelli has taken its new C6 soft-compound tyre to Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, and Williams boss James Vowles has warned that it might not be capable of performing over a full lap of the historic Imola circuit. 

Teams got their first taste of the new C6 soft-compound Pirellis during practice. Grip levels for the new tyre seemed to be strong initially, but drivers have been warned that they may need to protect the new rubber. 

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