06/13/2026/AutosportRace calendar
Why the Barcelona GP could be hard on tyres
Summary
High tyre degradation at Barcelona could push the race toward at least a two-stop strategy, according to front-row starters.
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High tyre degradation at the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix will create small differences between the three compounds and considerable strategic variation during Sunday's race, according to pole winner George Russell.
Friday long runs showed the medium compound dropping off by around three tenths per lap across the opening 10-12 laps of a stint before fading further, pointing toward a demanding race for tyres.