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What are F1's tyre rules?
Formula 1 tyres are crucial for performance, and Pirelli, the sole supplier, brings three different 'compounds' to each race. These range from softest (fastest, but wears quickly) to hardest (slower, but lasts longer). Teams must use at least two different compounds during a dry race, forcing strategic choices like those mentioned for Sepang.
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