Pirelli does not believe introducing compulsory two-stop races would open up more strategic options and help create greater excitement in Formula 1. 17 of the 21 grands prix in 2018 were won by drivers using a one-stop strategy even with F1’s tyre supplier softening its selections this year in a bid to encourage greater variation in race strategies. For 2019 Pirelli has simplified its compounds in a new C1-C5 naming system and revealed its choices for the opening four races of next season, opting for harder choices than it did for the same events in 2018. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  Despite facing criticism over the amount of one-stop races, Pirelli has backed its preference to...
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