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Pirelli has confirmed that it will bring its softest tyre compounds for this weekend’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, including
The C5 tyre will be making its competitive debut at Albert Park this weekend in the 2024 season opener. Although the construction of the C5 tyre has stayed the same since 2023, teams only tested it for a total of 140km during the pre-season in Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton was the only driver to complete a proper long run on the C5, while Williams mostly used it for installation laps. Pirelli will also bring the C4 and C3 compounds to provide a softer selection compared to last year’s races. This decision was based on the analysis of last year’s race at Melbourne, which heavily featured the C2 compound. The hope is that the softer tyre choice will encourage a range of different race strategies at the Albert Park circuit.
