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Pirelli set to abandon C2 shift for F1 2024 after Japan prototype test
The official tyre supplier of F1, Pirelli, has been considering minor adjustments to their tyre compound selection for next year to address some issues. One option they explored was making the C2 compound slightly softer as it was performing similarly to the C1 and was too far from the C3 in terms of performance. During the Japanese Grand Prix, Pirelli provided each driver with two sets of prototype softer C2 compounds for Friday practice. However, the initial feedback indicated that the modified C2 did not provide the desired performance improvement, leading to the decision to stick with the current compounds for 2024. Pirelli will be testing a revised C4 prototype at the Mexican Grand Prix to improve its characteristics, addressing graining and working range issues. Additionally, Pirelli will be bringing softer compounds (C3, C4, and C5) to the race compared to last year.
Source: motorsport
