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Pirelli is assessing whether to expand the number of Soft compound tyre used in Formula 1 from 2025 amid the rising number of street circuits present in the series. The Italian manufacturer, which has extended its deal with F1 until 2027, decides on three options from the six slick compounds it has available for each […]
The Italian manufacturer, Pirelli, has extended its deal with F1 until 2027 and has the option to choose three out of six slick compounds for each round of the championship. Due to the rise of low-grip street circuits on the calendar, Pirelli is introducing a new construction to improve the racing experience. The recent Monaco Grand Prix faced criticism for lack of overtaking opportunities and strategic diversity throughout the race. Pirelli has been testing even softer compounds at Paul Ricard to finalize plans for the 2025 allocation, aiming to reduce overheating issues. There have been suggestions to introduce a new super-soft C6 compound to spice up racing, with the intention of using it for multiple races. Pirelli’s focus is on increasing strategic variability and promoting a mix of one and two-stop strategies by potentially homologating six compounds for the upcoming seasons.
