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The 2006 San Marino Grand Prix Preview

After a three-week break, Formula One arrives at Imola for the San Marino Grand Prix, which kicks off the start of the European season. For many it's the real beginning of the season, while for others will be the end of the excuses. Tom Keeble previews the race and rates the teams' chances of success at Imola

The Formula One circus is heading back to Autodromo Enzo & Dino Ferrari in Imola for the San Marino Grand Prix. One of Ferrari's home circuits, the team are never to be discounted, as they demonstrated in 2005: the return to Europe promises an interesting weekend, and if the racing is below par, at least the teams' new paddock establishments will provide plenty of talking points...

Analysis

With the soft compounds available since the restoration of tyre changes, cornering speeds have increased, so the drivers can expect to have a tough weekend at the Imola circuit: its counter-clockwise layout exposes poor conditioning at the best of times. The circuit is narrow, and despite fast straights, it is tight through the corners and chicanes, which makes passing difficult.

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