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Tyre pressures could cause 'unpredictable'Japanese GP

Formula 1 drivers are bracing themselves for a tough and unpredictable Japanese Grand Prix thanks to the higher tyre pressure limits laid down by Pirelli. In a bid to guarantee safety, Pirelli has imposed a minimum pressure of 21.5 PSI for the front tyres and 20.5 PSI for the rear tyres at Suzuka. Those levels are higher than some teams would ideally like, and are set to make life difficult in the race, with them prompting a potential lack of grip and causing the tyres to overheat. When asked by Motorsport.com about the implications of the high pressures, Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo said: "I think that is going to be the biggest challenge for everyone, tyre temperatures. "Probably...
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