Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez’s F1 tyre struggles

Throughout his F1 career, Perez has carved out a reputation as being one of the strongest drivers when it comes to tyre management, particularly during his stints with Sauber and Force India.

But Perez admitted after the season finale in Abu Dhabi that he had struggled more with this year’s Pirelli tyres, which changed to 18-inch wheel rims and were designed to allow drivers to push more.

“I struggled a bit with these tyres this year, in terms of managing the…