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Use of UltraSoft tyres crucial in Canada - Lowe

© WRI2 Mercedes technical director Paddy Lowe believes the key to winning in Montreal next Sunday may lie with how teams exploit Pirelli's UltraSoft compound. Just as in Monaco, the purple-rimmed tyres shall be available once again at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, although the level of degradation of the soft rubber should differ meaningfully compared to how it evolved in the streets of the Principality. "We'll see the second appearance of the UltraSoft compound this weekend - which should mean a notable drop in qualifying times relative to 2015," Lowe explained. "However, the track is far more aggressive on tyres than Monaco, so understanding how best to use the UltraSoft...
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