The up and down rollercoaster of Portugal's Portimao circuit in the Algarve is a brand new track to Formula 1. For Formula 1's first grand prix in Portugal since 1996, the three hardest tyres in the range have been chosen: C1 as the P Zero White hard, C2 as the P Zero Yellow medium, and C3 as the P Zero Red soft. This selection has been made in order to cope with the heavy demands of the undulating circuit. Although it's a modern track, it has an old school feel. Nobody knows exactly what to expect in Portimao for Formula 1, but Pirelli has some previous experience of the track in GT racing. Nonetheless, a conservative choice has been made by nominating the hardest tyres in the range...
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