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Lotus backs Pirelli's 2013 tyres

Lotus technical director James Allison says the changes to this year's tyres are not as dramatic as some teams are making out and he is keen for Pirelli to stick with its 'aggressive' compound choices further into the year. After one-stop races became the norm towards the end of 2012, Pirelli opted to create softer compounds for this season to increase degradation and changed the construction - ostensibly to help with tyre warm-up. However, after a three-stop race for most teams in Australia and the rain making Malaysia a four-stop for the majority of cars, some members of the paddock have suggested Pirelli has made tyres that degrade too quickly. Lotus has built a car that is easier on...
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