As Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier Pirelli faces a never-ending challenge as it constantly develops its products.
The company not only has to hone its tyres for cars that each year generate more load and produce faster lap times, but it also has to prepare for and adapt to any upcoming rule changes. Last year for example Pirelli had a focus on developing tyres to run without blankets in 2024, only for the planned change to be abandoned. And that in turn has had a major impact on this season.
Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber C44, test Pirelli a Suzuka Foto di: Pirelli Arranging wet weather testing is not always straightforward, as the two tracks that have sprinkler systems are not fully representative. At other venues the only option is to use tankers to soak the track, but it’s not ideal. “We have the possibility to test in Paul Ricard and Fiorano,” says Isola. “But they are both low-severity circuits.
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