Pirelli formula 1 tires. Valtteri bottas carlos sainz and lewis hamilton all suffered punctures in the final three laps at silverstone with the first two dropping out of the points from second and fifth respectively. Each compound this year will be assigned a numeric code rather than permanent color assignment. For the 2020 formula 1 season pirelli will present a new range of tyres.
Discover the synergy between pirelli and the best car manufacturers through dedicated technologies processes and materials to create the perfect tire for your car. Its an interesting time in the sport as new regulations for 2021 will see 18 inch wheels replace the 13 inch wheels the series has. C1 stands for compound 1 and its the hardest tyre in the 2020 pirelli range sitting just below the 2019 hard in terms of compounding.
When you first meet mario isola 50 the head of formula 1 and car racing for pirelli tires you think hes the. Mario isola head of formula 1 and car racing at pirelli tires. White will be hard yellow denotes medium and red will indicate soft.
The offering has been slimmed down to just five slick compounds and three colours per race. It is capable of reducing the noise inside the vehicle by half. Pirelli will analyze the tire failures that occurred at the end of the british grand prix but suspects debris had a part to play in the dramatic conclusion.
Its designed for circuits that put the highest energy loadings through the tires which will typically feat. The offering has been slimmed down to just five slick compounds and three colours per race. Pncs tm technology.
Pirelli has been formula 1s sole tire supplier since 2011 and part of that role in addition to developing tire technologies and new compounds is running the logistical side of getting teams. On 2 november 2009 bridgestone announced their withdrawal from formula one at the end of the 2010 season. Pirelli noise cancelling system pncs tires mean comfort.
Michelin cooper avon and pirelli showed interest in taking over the role of tyre supplier. C2 means compound 2 effectively last years. Slick tyres were reintroduced at the beginning of 2009 along with aerodynamic changes intended to shift the balance towards mechanical grip in an attempt to increase overtaking.
Each compound this year will be assigned a numeric code.
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