Ferrari shows potential advantage in Barcelona-Catalunya GP tyre simulations
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ferrari may have uncovered a competitive edge ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Long-run simulations conducted during Friday's second free practice session highlighted significant tyre degradation across the Formula 1 field. Tests revealed a loss of up to five seconds in pace over just ten laps on the C3 compound, suggesting teams will face challenges in maintaining performance during the race. The results could influence strategies heading into the weekend's main event.
- •Long-run simulations show exceptional tyre degradation.
- •Drivers reportedly lost up to five seconds in ten laps.
- •High tyre wear challenges all teams in the field.
- •Ferrari aims to leverage this information for competitive advantage.
- 9:48 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari may have found a surprise F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP advantage
"The Barcelona-Catalunya grand prix is shaping up to be a true tyre battle. Long-run simulations at the end of Friday’s second free practice session revealed one thing above all else: exceptionally high tyre degradation across the entire Formula 1 field. In some cases, drivers lost as much as five seconds of pace within just ten laps – even on the supposedly durable C3 compound, which serves ...Keep reading
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