Formula One returns to the track and, after two years characterized by the pandemic, back on stage in Singapore and a new track for new F1 cars and also new tyres. It will indeed be a very interesting challenge for the Pirelli. So let's find out which compounds the company with a long P has selected for the Marina Bay weekend.
THE TIRES ON THE TRACK
- For Singapore, the trio of softer compounds was chosen (the same choice was adopted, last time, in Austria). C3 as P Zero White hard, C4 as P Zero Yellow medium and C5 as P Zero Red soft.
- The Italian company Dromo laid new asphalt in Singapore this year. The surface is not as smooth as the aggregate normally used on street circuits because it was specially made for the grand prix. Being a street circuit, the Marina Bay circuit is used by normal car traffic. The surface has typical elements of traditional street furniture such as white lines and manhole covers. We expect a high level of asphalt evolution also due to the fact that there aren't many contour races that can favor rubberisation.
- The Grand Prix will start at 20pm local time (GMT +8). Track temperatures are generally stable for most of the race. Along with the very high humidity, represent a physical challenge for the drivers as well as for the cars and obviously our tyres, due to the possible thermal degradation.
Pirelli, Isola: "It will be a completely new weekend"
To kick off the weekend in Singapore, there was no shortage of statements from the boss from Pirelli's Motorsport technical area, Mario Isola.
“We missed the spectacular night action on the streets of Singapore! We are facing an almost totally new race because the 18-inch tires have completely different compounds and structures from those of three years ago and a new asphalt was laid on the circuit this year. The Marina Bay track is made up of 23 slow corners and therefore optimizing traction is essential.”
“We will bring the three softest compounds in the range to Singapore to ensure excellent grip on a particularly twisty circuit where riders need maximum precision to tackle one of the most physically and technically demanding rounds of the season. The key to success will be managing the rear tires to ensure the recovery needed. The new single-seaters tend to understeer, therefore it will be even more important to find the right balance in the set-up to stabilize the front end, without compromising rear traction.”
SOURCE: Pirelli F1 Media
