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Slick tyre gamble cost McLaren and Ferrari in Bahrain

Original: The slick tyre gamble that hurt McLaren and Ferrari's Bahrain F1 chances

McLaren and Ferrari saw their Bahrain Grand Prix hopes damaged by a bold call to run slick tyres in changeable conditions. The gamble on dry-weather rubber backfired as the track failed to suit it, costing both teams valuable positions and points. The decision is being questioned by fans and pundits, who are debating whether the risk was justified given the forecast at Sakhir.

Why now: The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend put tyre strategy in the spotlight after both top teams' bets failed.

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