News Details
Pirelli takes softer tyre approach for Silverstone
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli will bring the Supersoft, Soft and Medium compounds to the British Grand Prix – a softer step compared to its choice in recent seasons. The Hard tyre has typically been selected in order to cope with the high-speed demands of the Silverstone layout, but Pirelli’s more durable 2017-spec rubber has prompted a re-think. The orange-banded Hard tyre was taken to the Spanish Grand Prix, but was used only sparingly during the opening practice session, with drivers critical of the decision to bring the compound. Pirelli has now shelved plans to bring the Hard compound to Silverstone, with the Supersoft, Soft and Mediums tyres to be available. Of the 13...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Felipe Massa: Hard tyre choice a ‘joke’
Williams driver Felipe Massa says Pirelli’s decision to bring the...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Pirelli to consider dropping hard tyre following...
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli is considering dropping the...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Pirelli hard tyre unlikely to be seen again before...
Pirelli has admitted that the unloved hard tyre might only be used again...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Unusual tyre gap opens way for unpredictable Spanish GP
A highly-unusual two-second per lap difference between the soft and medium...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Kevin Schwantz: ‘Nothing but gains to be had'...
1993 500cc champion Kevin Schwantz believes the potential Liberty Media...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jorge Martin pushing for early Aprilia exit;...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Martin-vs-Aprilia conflict will have no easy...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro receives Honda MotoGP wildcard for...
Honda has confirmed that its test rider Aleix Espargaro will receive a...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Josef Newgarden on top in Indy 500 practice as...
The third Indy 500 practice day was completed on Thursday, with all 34...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
50-year-old Tony Kanaan passes Indy 500 veteran test:...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Josef Newgarden leads frantic Indy 500 practice;...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Josef Newgarden explains how hybrid engines will...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai offers update on its WRC future dilemma
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Martins Sesks working on expansion to 2025 WRC...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier throws support behind possible Carlos...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Four big questions as WRC begins its gravel season in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal kit launch hints at 2 significant senior...
Arsenal officially unveiled their new kit this week, but eagle-eyed fans...
42m ago from FreshArsenal.com
Former kit manager sues Arsenal after being sacked for...
t;li>Mark Bonnick says ‘anti-Zionist belief’ should be allowedClub...
42m ago from TheGuardian.com
“I always watched him” - Martin Odegaard snubs...
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has picked Cesc Fabregas over Thierry...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: The greatest FA Cup...
Sports Mole counts down the greatest FA Cup finals of all time, from...
2h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: 2025 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Free Practice 1
Follow along with all the live action for the... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
Ferrari issue statement as Charles Leclerc at risk of...
Ferrari have confirmed Charles Leclerc missed... Read More »
52m ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Mercedes and Red Bull leads Imola GP upgrades with emphasis...
Mercedes and Red Bull lead the list of teams... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
