Sebastian Vettel feels the difference between Pirelli’s 2018 and 2019 Formula 1 tyre compounds are “quite small,” believing a shift in the Italian manufacturer’s race weekend selections would have a bigger impact for next year. Vettel set the pace for Ferrari during the first day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing 69 laps as teams completed collective running using Pirelli’s 2019 compounds. Vettel explained after the session how he felt only minor differences compared to the 2018 compounds, and added that he believed the tyre range would be brought closer together for next season. “The differences were quite small,” Vettel said. “Speaking to Pirelli...
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