Pirelli formula 1 tyres. Each compound this year will be assigned a numeric code. Lewis hamilton says nobody but the drivers are pushing pirelli about making better formula 1 tyres with romain grosjean revealing the gpda recently discussed the issue with the manufacturer. The slick tyres as the name suggests have no tread pattern on them in order to provide optimal contact between the rubber and the road.
White will be hard yellow denotes medium and red will indicate soft. The tyres try to do the exact opposite. C2 means compound 2 effectively last years.
For the 2020 formula 1 season pirelli will present a new range of tyres. Michelin cooper avon and pirelli showed interest in taking over the role of tyre supplier. Pirelli formula 1 boss mario isola has downplayed fears about the move to softer tyre compounds for the 70th anniversary gp at silverstone following the failures in last weekends british gp.
In formula 1 these tyres are 305 millimetres wide at the front and 405 millimetres wide at the back generating as much grip as possible. Pirelli were also the official tyre partner of the world rally championship from 2008 to 2010 until the company withdrew to focus on its formula 1 commitments. Pirelli returned to the championship in 2014 however they only partnering tyres for a few private teams as michelin is the major tyre partner.
For the 2020 formula 1 season pirelli will present a new range of tyres. On 2 november 2009 bridgestone announced their withdrawal from formula one at the end of the 2010 season. Lewis hamilton believes that formula 1 fans dont want to see tyre management races and has called on pirelli to develop a product that drivers can race with in 2022.
Pirelli formula 1 boss mario isola has denied any suggestions that the italian company doesnt listen to the drivers when defining its future tyres. The offering has been slimmed down to just five slick compounds and three colours per race. Its designed for circuits that put the highest energy loadings through the tires which will typically feat.