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Pirelli ponders ATA tweak as F1 and FIA decision to be made
Pirelli has been experimenting with a new tyre format called the ATA (Adapted Tyre Allocation) at two races this year, Hungary and Monza, in order to improve sustainability and increase tyre strategy variance. Under the ATA format, drivers are required to run different tyre compounds in each qualifying session, with hards in Q1, mediums in Q2, and softs in Q3. This allows Pirelli to bring just 11 tyre sets overall for each car. Whether the ATA format becomes the standard tyre rules in F1 will be decided after discussions on its pros and cons. The ATA format has divided opinions among drivers, with some enjoying the challenge of adapting to different grip levels, while others believe it disadvantages teams at the back. Drivers also feel that the ATA restricts their practice running opportunities. Pirelli has proposed tweaking the ATA format to allow for an additional tyre set for practice running. Despite the ATA format, the number of laps run in practice sessions this year is similar to last year.
Source: Autosport.com
