Tyre Trepidation at Madring: What's Behind the Concerns? The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid has raised concerns about tyre wear among Formula One drivers and teams.
Mercedes driver George Russell expressed his apprehensions about the high speed corners putting excessive energy into the tyres, particularly in the banked 'La Monumental' Turn 12.
Russell's candid admission that there could be a "six stop race" due to expected difficulty with tyre degradation is significant.