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Pirelli has revealed the tyre compounds it will bring to the first three races of the 2024 Formula 1 season,
Pirelli, the Italian manufacturer, has extended its deal as F1’s official tyre tender until 2027 and will retain the same tyre construction for next year. Although they had tested modified compounds earlier in the year, they ultimately decided against introducing any changes. Instead, Pirelli tweaked the specification of the current tyres halfway through 2023 to handle the increasing downforce levels of the cars. For the 2024 season, they will bring the C1, C2, and C3 tyres (the hardest in their range) to the season-opening race in Bahrain. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, held a week later, will use the same tyres as this year, with a step softer compound. Additionally, Pirelli will introduce the C3, C4, and C5 tyres for F1’s annual visit to the Albert Park Circuit, going one step softer than the previous year. Despite Red Bull’s belief in unlocking more performance, Pirelli remains confident in their current tyre construction, although they will review new simulations in December. The F1 Commission has decided to maintain the current number of tyres available to each team (13) and will not use the Alternative Tyre Allocation format again in 2024.
