Pirelli Reveals Tyre Strategy for Bahrain Pre-Season Testing
Pirelli has detailed the specific tyre compounds that will be used during the upcoming Bahrain test, giving teams crucial insights into their rubber allocation. The announcement provides a comprehensive breakdown of the compounds and sets available to teams preparing for the new Formula 1 season.
In a strategic reveal ahead of the first pre-season test, Pirelli has officially confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in play for teams during their Bahrain circuit preparations. The Italian tyre manufacturer has meticulously outlined the available compounds and the number of sets each team will have at their disposal.
The detailed allocation represents a critical element of teams' testing strategies, allowing engineers and drivers to gather valuable data about tyre performance and durability in the challenging desert conditions of the Bahrain International Circuit. Each compound selection will provide teams with nuanced insights into potential race and qualifying performance for the upcoming season.
Pirelli's carefully planned tyre distribution ensures that teams have the necessary rubber to conduct comprehensive testing, allowing them to push the limits of their new machinery and understand the intricate interactions between car design and tyre characteristics.
As teams prepare to hit the track, this tyre allocation will play a pivotal role in their pre-season preparations, offering a first glimpse into the potential performance dynamics of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
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Article 9.1
Tyre Specifications
Chapter: Chapter IX - Tyres
In Simple Terms
Pirelli is F1's sole tyre supplier. Each driver gets a fixed allocation per weekend: typically 13 sets of slicks (across soft, medium, hard), plus wet weather tyres. Teams must strategically use their allocation across practice, qualifying, and the race.
- Pirelli is sole official supplier
- Fixed allocation per weekend
- Three dry compounds: soft, medium, hard
- Intermediate and wet also provided
Official FIA Text
Only tyres supplied by the official tyre supplier may be used. During a race weekend, each driver is allocated a specified number of dry weather tyre sets comprising soft, medium and hard compounds, plus intermediate and wet weather tyres.
Article B6.1.1
Supply Of Tyres
Chapter: B6
In Simple Terms
F1 has one official tyre supplier who must make three different types of dry-weather tyres, plus intermediate and wet-weather tyres available to all teams. Each tyre type looks visibly different so everyone knows which compound is being used. Sometimes extra experimental tyres are tested during races.
- Single tyre manufacturer provides all tyres for the season
- Three dry-weather tyre specifications must be available (soft, medium, hard compounds)
- One intermediate and one wet-weather tyre specification each
- All tyre types must be visibly distinguishable from one another
Official FIA Text
The single tyre manufacturer must provide three specifications of dry-weather tyre, one specification of intermediate tyre, and one specification of wet-weather tyre, each visibly distinguishable. Additional tyre specifications may be made available for In-Competition Tyre Evaluation and In-Competition Tyre Testing at certain Competitions.
Article B11.2.7
TCC Opportunities
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
Teams are limited to specific testing opportunities throughout the year: one private 5-day test and two public 3-day tests before the season starts, plus a 1-day test after the season ends. They can also do tire testing (up to 40 car days) and one 1-day substitute driver test. These rules prevent teams from gaining unfair advantages through excessive testing.
- Pre-season testing limited to one 5-day private test and two 3-day public tests
- Post-season testing restricted to one 1-day test only
- Out-of-competition tire testing capped at 40 car days maximum
- One additional 1-day test allowed for substitute drivers
Official FIA Text
TCC limited to pre-season private collective testing (one 5-day test), pre-season public collective testing (two 3-day tests), post-season test (one 1-day test), out-of-competition tyre testing (maximum 40 car days), and substitute driver test (one 1-day test).
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