Madring’s Tire War Tests Teams | F1 News

The Madring circuit is throwing down a brutal challenge for drivers and teams alike, with tire graining—especially on front-left tires through fast left-handers—becoming the biggest headache. High temps are accelerating wear, sparking talk of a six-stop race as the fastest strategy. Mercedes led practice with Kimi Antonelli topping session two, while George Russell showed strong pace—but even top teams are struggling. Arvid Lindblad crashed, triggering a red flag, and Lando Norris hit gearbox trouble. With overtaking already tough due to the track’s tight layout, tire management could decide the race. Teams are scrambling to adapt, analyzing Friday’s data for Saturday’s improvements—and the real question? Will tire degradation worsen or ease before Sunday’s showdown?

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