Pierre Alves
Endurance Program Manager
Michelin Motorsport
“This is the FIA WEC’s first visit to Portimao, so we have very little data for the Hypercars and none at all for the LMGTE cars. It’s a very technical circuit that is hard on tires, especially...
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Pierre Alves
Endurance Program Manager
Michelin Motorsport
“This is the FIA WEC’s first visit to Portimao, so we have very little data for the Hypercars and none at all for the LMGTE cars. It’s a very technical circuit that is hard on tires, especially since it was resurfaced at the end of 2020. At the same time, it’s got good variety, with a nice range of fast and slow turns, plus a long straight, which means you need a good balance between aerodynamic downforce and mechanical grip. The track is wide, so there’s a choice of lines, plus numerous places to overtake. Tires are subjected to high lateral forces – notably through the long final corner where the cars constantly accelerate – and high longitudinal forces under braking for Turns 1 and 5. Plus there’s the hot summer weather…”
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