P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Singapore Grand Prix set for huge change after Ferrari fiasco in Baku
This weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix brings significant changes to the F1 scene, with Ferrari aiming for a better performance compared to their last race in Baku. Pirelli, the F1 tyre suppliers, have announced the tyre compounds available for the teams to tackle the intense heat and bright lights of Marina Bay. Teams can select from the C3 (hard), C4 (medium), and C5 (soft) tyres for this weekend, a slight shift from the softest C6 tyres used in Baku but consistent with the 2024 Singapore race. Ferrari appears to have dodged a potential tyre predicament, with the qualifying tyre likely being the soft C5, unlike the situation that caused frustration for Lewis Hamilton in Baku. The race strategy is expectedly straightforward for a one-stop plan using mediums and hards, given no disruptions like safety cars or rain. Some, like Ralf Schumacher, blame Hamilton’s tire frustration on his own decision-making and lack of assertiveness in influencing the team’s choices.
