Brendon Hartley believes the new Hypersoft Formula 1 tyre compound will help to spice up qualifying through the 2018 season as drivers chase a "huge" lap time at the possible expense of a brief opening stint of the race. Pirelli announced last November it would be introducing the Hypersoft tyre to F1 as the softest compound in its range, offering more grip than the Ultrasoft while being less durable. The tyre will debut at the Monaco Grand Prix in May before returning for the Canadian Grand Prix the following month, and is also expected to feature at low grip street circuits later in the year. Drivers enjoyed extended runs on the Hypersoft tyre through pre-season testing in...
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