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Williams: Aussie GP tyres mean 'crucial' set-up compromise for race

Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson says Pirelli's decision to skip a step in its compound selection for Melbourne implies a crucial set-up compromise for race day. Pirelli as opted to experiment at next weekend's Australian Grand Prix by nominating its C2 and C3 rubber but skipping its C4 and assigning instead its soft C5 compound to teams. The tyre supplier's unusual range coupled with Albert Park's track revisions means that teams will be facing a few interesting challenges next weekend upon their return to Melbourne after a three-year hiatus. But Williams has vowed to remain "open-minded and pragmatic" regarding its approach to the event Down Under. "With...
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