FRIDAY PACE ANALYSIS - What the data says from Day 1 in Austin
Win Exclusive F1 PricesThe softest of the available compound, this is also the mandatory for Q3 tyre compound - competitors reaching qualifying's final shootout receive one set of this compound for use in Q3 only for their final attempt to take pole position. Whilst this will be the tyre of choice to achieve maxiumum out-an-out pace on the weekend, endurance is limited and timing a pit-stop to one of the other compound at the optimum point will be key to overall race performance.
Singapore CompetitionThe Chinese driver had a successful rookie season, which began with a points finish on his debut when he placed P10 in the Bahrain Grand Prix to kick off the season. His greatest finish, however, came later in the year in Montreal, where he finished in P8.