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When the going gets rough - tyres and track surfaces

Indexed: Thu Jul 24, 2008 @ 09:45:16AM 1 month 1 week ago

Formula One tyre suppliers Bridgestone have a very big part to play in how much grip drivers have at their disposal in a Grand Prix, but there is one aspect where grip is out of Bridgestone's hands, and that relates to the track surface. During the course of this season, Formula One visits 18 tracks, each of which has its own distinctive surface. From the public roads of Monaco, to the dedicated motorsport surfaces of the permanent circuits, each has its trademark fingerprint...

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Source: Formula1.com - http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2008/7/8146.html
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