Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen have called out Pirelli over what they believe is an overly “conservative” tyre selection at the Miami Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen criticized Pirelli’s conservative approach to the Miami Grand Prix, expressing concern about the one-stop race strategy. Sainz, who faced tire issues last year, believes that the current tire compounds are too conservative, limiting strategy options. Verstappen, who won from ninth place in the previous season, agrees with Sainz’s assessment of the tires being overly conservative and overheating. Both drivers advocate for softer compounds and more strategic variability to make races more challenging and entertaining. They hope to engage with Pirelli to explore the possibility of introducing two or three-stop races instead of the current one-stop norm for a more exciting Formula 1 experience.
