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Ocon's Tyre Struggles Highlight Team Challenges in Latest Race Round-up

Esteban Ocon expressed frustration after revealing he raced the majority of the event on worn tyres, impacting his performance. The latest round-up reflects on this and other key highlights from the race.

Our Take:

Ocon's situation underscores a significant challenge many drivers face when teams mismanage tyre strategies. As the competition intensifies, the importance of effective race strategy cannot be overlooked — it can make or break a team's season.

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Source: Keith Collantine

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