Max Verstappen is the only driver from the field who made the choice to drive on the hard tyre in the second part of qualifying. Because of this he will start the race tomorrow at this compound. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff calls it a big gamble for the Dutchman. Loss of positions at start "When you start on the hard tyre, it becomes very difficult to hold your position. If it really goes wrong, he even loses some positions and then it becomes very difficult", Wolff said to Sky Sports F1. "You don't get a strategic advantage until those tyres hold out for a very long time. Then you can stop late. Or when the safety car comes out and you don't go in for a pit stop", the...
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