Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola reckons a flexible strategy will be key to securing a good result at this weekend's Emilia Romagna GP at Imola. In addition to the timing constraints associated with the two-day weekend, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, where F1 will race for the first time since 2006, will also provide its fair share of challenges. In contrast to most tracks, Imola is an anti-clockwise layout that is quite narrow in places, which will increase the difficulty of overtaking, therefore putting a strong emphasis on strategy. Imola's reasonably smooth surface - although bumpy in several areas - doesn't put high demands on tyres, a trait that justified Pirelli's choice to supply a...
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