This year Pirelli will once again bring the hardest rubber compounds to Bahrain, but they will be slightly different. A new C1 lineup, based on last year’s C2, debuts in Sakhir.
Teams will receive two Hard kits, three Medium kits and eight Soft kits for each car. Plus intermediate and rain tyres, which are not useful in Bahrain.
Asphalt in Bahrain is one of the most abrasive during the season. Most corners are slow to medium speed, the track demands a lot from the tires and the stability of the car’s rear axle.
Mario Isola, Pirelli: “The first race of the season will be an important test for last year’s development, which allowed us to improve the tire structure and introduce a new compound.
The C1 tire debuts in Sakhir, a brand new compound based on last year’s C2. It allows us to close the performance gap between hard formulations. We expect him to perform well in the race this weekend.
Trim often plays a decisive role in the Bahrain Grand Prix, it will be interesting to see how the teams use the new composition of the three selected for this stage.
Source: F1 News
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