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Pirelli could try and create a special tire compound specific to Monaco but says it would be hampered by a lack of opportunity to test at the venue. This year’s Monaco Grand Prix was particularly d…
Pirelli is considering creating a specialized tire compound for Monaco, but faces challenges due to the lack of testing opportunities at the venue. Despite bringing the softest three compounds to Monaco each year, the Grand Prix often lacks action, with drivers typically running long stints on harder compounds. Head of motorsport at Pirelli, Mario Isola, highlights the difficulty of finding a comparable track for testing, given Monaco’s unique nature. Isola believes that even a specific compound wouldn’t significantly impact racing, as overtaking remains challenging due to Monaco’s narrow roads and the size of Formula 1 cars. In the absence of overtaking opportunities, teams tend to focus on managing tire wear to reduce the number of pit stops during the race. Formula 3 races at Monaco have shown more overtaking due to smaller car sizes, highlighting the impact of car dimensions on racing dynamics.
