Just like on Friday, on Saturday the difference between the Medium and Soft compounds turned out to be minimal, and the Medium tires even overheated less, so some riders used them in qualifying…
Mario IsolaPirelli: “This weekend gives us a lot to think about. Our predictions did not entirely correspond to reality; we need to understand why the difference between Medium and Soft was so insignificant and why the fast lap times in qualifying turned out to be worse than last year.
First of all, we will analyze the behavior of the Soft tires on the asphalt surface, which, judging by the data collected on Wednesday and Thursday, was significantly different in terms of abrasiveness than in 2023.
In terms of strategy, there is no doubt that the teams will choose one pit stop: this is the fastest option. But much depends on the choice of connections and their remote use. Soft tires performed well in the sprint; this compound cannot be excluded from the equation in which Hard will play the leading role, but any combination with Medium and Soft is possible.”
Source: F1 News
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