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Underused soft could mean step into unknown in Austrian GP

Formula 1 drivers look set to face a step into the unknown with tyre choices for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Pirelli predicting the soft compound that many have not even run yet could be the best option if the race remains dry. Teams had come into the Red Bull Ring weekend believing that the low-grip nature of the circuit would make Pirelli’s softest compounds the best option. That is why most opted to fill up their allocation with the supersoft and ultrasoft – and minimise the selection of the soft compound. But the higher than expected temperatures, allied to the increased grip from the track surface, have changed the situation – leading to a smaller performance gap than expected...
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