News Details
McLaren goes soft for Bahrain
As in 2017 and 2016, Pirelli is making the supersoft, soft and medium available for the desert race next weekend. And while the majority of teams are taking seven sets of the softest rubber, following its strong start to the season in Melbourne, McLaren is going full-on aggressive, Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne both taking nine sets of the red-banded rubber. The Force India, Renault and Haas duos all take 8 sets of the supersofts, while Bottas, Stroll and Gasly take 5 sets of the softs. Indeed, while teammates appear to agree on the supersofts, in terms of the soft and medium tyres no less than five teams see a difference of opinion in terms of the two harder compounds. Ferrari, on...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Supersofts dominate selection in Bahrain
Heading to the heat of Bahrain, Pirelli's supersofts are the tyre of...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Pirelli confirms tyre choices for Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has confirmed the compound choices made...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
McLaren opts for aggressive tyre picks at Bahrain GP
McLaren pair Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne have selected the most...
8y ago from Crash.net
Pirelli confirms Hypersoft compound will debut in...
Pirelli’s new-for-2018 Hypersoft compound will make its first...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha picks experienced David Munoz to oversee Jorge...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
How much do MotoGP tyres cost and who pays for them?
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo completes Honda switch for 2027...
Fabio Quartararo has signed a deal to join Honda for the 2027 MotoGP...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Road to 2027: Inside Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar, NASCAR Trucks returning to St. Pete Grand...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Dreyer and Reinbold purchases Rahal entry in first...
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing has announced that it has purchased one...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to return full-time to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux unclear on WRC...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Prodrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
ERC fans set for new-look Rally Poland with local...
The event has undergone a significant transformation for 2025, switching...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal to make £70m offer to sign superstar...
Arsenal are reportedly set to launch a move for Newcastle United captain...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal are ready to break the bank for 23-G/A World...
Yan Diomande continues to be linked with a move away from German club RB...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He will have the body of a 50-year-old by the time...
Irish football chairman Darragh MacAnthony has said that Arsenal need to...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report confirms Arsenal are closing in on highly-rated...
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Cardiff City attacker Axel...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 star had no idea team owner was listening to X-rated...
Former Red Bull F1 star David Coulthard has... Read More »
42m ago from GPFans.com
What does Alonso expect from Aston Martin's major upgrade...
After enduring a difficult start to the 2026 F1... Read More »
42m ago from F1Technical.net
F1 insider claims Mercedes are to blame for George...
Dutch professional racing driver and media star... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
