Tyre strategies were key to the outcome of the Spanish Grand Prix, with two-stopping Max Verstappen and Kimi Raikkonen getting the better of three-stopping Sebastian Vettel. Verstappen used a set of Medium Pirelli tyres to take his maiden Formula 1 victory on his first outing for Red Bull Racing following his switch from Scuderia Toro Rosso, with the Dutchman showing good tyre conservation throughout the event, with runner-up Raikkonen just one lap less in his Scuderia Ferrari. Third placed Vettel made three stops, which would have been the same as Daniel Ricciardo had the Australian not made a penultimate lap stop due to a puncture. Pirelli Motorsport Director Paul Hembery was happy with...
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