In terms of strategy, the Russian Grand Prix is not an exciting Grand Prix. Because of the extremely low wear and tear, a one-stopper is more than logical and because it is difficult to overtake, a two-stopper just doesn't seem possible. Pirelli wants to change that this weekend and so they will take the softest tyre combination with them. The C3, C4 and C5 will go to Sochi this weekend, which according to Mario Isola is a good choice. “Thanks to the current reduced tread depth, which was first introduced in 2019, the softer C3, C4 and C5 nomination this year should encourage the use of all three compounds without the drivers having to manage them extensively during the race”,...
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