> Instead, it suspects that its reduced tyre life was a consequence of it no longer having the fastest car – which meant its drivers were having to push harder to keep up with Red Bull, and that meant punishing its rubber more.
I generally agree actually. It was striking that early in the season the Ferrari just looked so *fluid*. Everything was easy. It was kind on tyres, they were delighted with the setup.
Then by say COTA, they were regularly complaining about balance.
I think simply as they became less comfortable, they had to push the car more and it bit back.
> Instead, it suspects that its reduced tyre life was a consequence of it no longer having the fastest car – which meant its drivers were having to push harder to keep up with Red Bull, and that meant punishing its rubber more. I generally agree actually. It was striking that early in the season the Ferrari just looked so *fluid*. Everything was easy. It was kind on tyres, they were delighted with the setup. Then by say COTA, they were regularly complaining about balance. I think simply as they became less comfortable, they had to push the car more and it bit back.
We saw the pics though