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Pirelli’s Chief Engineer Simone Berra has disagreed with a claim from Lewis Hamilton that the manufacturer’s current tyre allocation has a narrow operating window. During the Miami Grand Prix, Hamilton expressed dissatisfaction with the compounds that Pirelli has supplied in 2024, claiming the operating range was “minuscule”. The seven-time F1 champion labelled the tyres as […]
During the Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton criticized the 2024 Pirelli compounds for having a narrow operating range and peaky performance, declaring them his least favorite. He mentioned that in the past, a wider working window allowed for better balance optimization and grip throughout the lap. Pirelli’s Berra defended the tyres, attributing the increased importance of tyre management to the closer competition among teams. Berra stated that while tyre characteristics remain constant, the current level of competition magnifies the significance of every detail, including tyre performance. He noted that differences between cars and drivers now can be as little as a tenth of a second, making tyre optimization crucial for success. Furthermore, Berra highlighted that the peakiness of the tyres can vary between cars and compounds, with factors such as car setup and suspension also influencing performance.
