Austrian Grand Prix winner Andrea Iannone says he went against recommendations from Michelin and his own engineers in making the crucial tyre choice for the race. Iannone, starting the race from pole position, opted for a soft front and medium rear tyre selection for the 28-lap event, whereas all of his main rivals went with a medium front and a hard rear. But the Italian's gamble paid off, Iannone passing teammate Andrea Dovizioso and maintaining the gap in the final stint of the race despite the softer tyre selection. "It's a very strong risk, when you know you have a very good chance to fight for the top and everybody start with the hard [rear] - and you start with the soft...
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