Verstappen/Sainz duel proof 2022 F1 tyres work for racing

Following a late-race safety car that had been triggered by Yuki Tsunoda crashing on his way out of the pits, Verstappen and Sainz were locked in a close fight for the win over the final section of the Montreal event.

Verstappen could not shake off Sainz, who kept up the pressure on the lead Red Bull until the chequered flag as they were never separated by more than one second.

The nature of their fight, as Sainz shadowed Verstappen all the way, was significant for Pirelli…