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Pirelli will stick with the same tyre specification for 2024, but there are fears that it could pose problems given the increase in downforce levels.
McLaren’s Team Principal, Andrea Stella, has expressed concern about the increase in downforce levels in Formula 1 and its potential impact on Pirelli tyres in 2024. The tyre specifications will remain the same as in 2023, with the P0 compound being eliminated. The C1 will remain the hardest and the C5 the softest compound. The recent crash of Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, attributed to low tyre pressures, highlights to Stella the need for Pirelli to monitor the situation throughout the year. He also believes that Pirelli has the expertise and authority to make necessary changes to their tyre construction and development. Stella emphasizes the importance of safety and reveals that tyre performance upgrades can be implemented from one race to another if deemed necessary. He also mentions that McLaren conducts extensive testing for Pirelli and has confidence in their expertise and abilities. The immense load on the tyres in Formula 1 is continually increasing and represents a unique challenge.
