In Monaco, tire manufacturers bring the softest rubber compounds – C3 as Hard, C4 as Medium and C5 as Soft, but the forecast promises rain…
Mario Isol, Pirelli: “We are going to Monaco not quite in the situation we expected. It was the second race in a series of three European Grands Prix and was the first due to Imola’s cancellation. The images of the devastation are still fresh in our minds, we want to express our solidarity with the families of the victims and with all victims.
Racing in Monaco has written its own chapter in Formula 1 history. The characteristics of this circuit, which has remained virtually unchanged for over 60 years, make it truly unique. There are always surprises in Monaco. At no other track can a driver’s skill compensate for the technical shortcomings of the car and a single incident can completely change the situation.
The difficulty of overtaking means that the race is not always spectacular, which makes Saturday’s qualifying even more interesting – starting position is key to the result of the race.
As is often the case on street circuits, Pirelli brings the softest tires in its range to Monaco. During the weekend, the track opens to city traffic every evening – this is one of the hallmarks of Monaco. As a result, the track is not covered with used rubber and becomes slippery.
According to the forecast, the new Cinturato Blue rain tires may make their debut in Monaco after the cancellation of Imola, which will be another variable for the coming weekend.”
Source: F1 News
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