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Wolff frustrated by "balloon" tyre situation at Spa

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he does not like that tyre pressures and temperatures have become a key factor in Formula 1 races. The Belgian Grand Prix weekend was dominated by talk about the extreme degradation caused by teams having to run with such high minimum tyre pressures. Several drivers were unhappy with the situation, as Jenson Button said at one point that they were having to do 'crazy' things to keep the tyres alive. Wolff has admitted to his own personal frustration with the situation, even though his team has proved among the best at managing the current rubber. “I understand why Pirelli does it,” he said in relation to the high pressures. “We are at the last season of...
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