This weekend, for the first time in the history of the sport, F1 will take place on the circuit in Portimao. Because it is a debut for F1, there are many unknown factors that the teams have to take into account. For example, for a long time it was unclear which tyre strategy would be the fastest in Portugal. After the free practice sessions and qualifying, Pirelli was able to make an estimate.  According to the Italian tyre supplier, the fastest strategy is to start on the yellow medium, to go to the hardest tyre halfway through the race to finish the race. This is to the advantage of Charles Leclerc and both Mercedes drivers, as they will start the Portuguese Grand Prix on the yellow...
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