Formula 1 | Pirelli, the preview of the Singapore Grand Prix

For Singapore, the trio of softer compounds was chosen (the same choice was adopted, last time, in Austria): C3 as P Zero White hard, C4 as P Zero Yellow medium and C5 as P Zero Red soft.

The Italian company Dromo laid new asphalt in Singapore this year. The surface is not as smooth as the aggregate normally used on street circuits because it was made specifically for the grand prix. Being a city track, the Marina Bay circuit is crossed by normal car traffic most of the time and the surface has elements typical of traditional street furniture such as white lines and manhole covers.

We expect a high level of evolution of the asphalt also due to the fact that there are not many side races that can favor the tyres. The Grand Prix will start at 20pm local time (GMT +8). Track temperatures are generally stable for most of the race. Together with the very high humidity, they represent a physical challenge for the drivers as well as for the single-seaters and obviously our tires, due to possible thermal degradation.

Mario Isola – Motorsport Director

“We missed the spectacular night action on the streets of Singapore! We find ourselves facing an almost completely new race because the 18-inch tires have completely different compounds and structures from those of three years ago and new asphalt was laid on the circuit this year.

The key to success will be managing the rear tires to ensure the necessary recovery. The new single-seaters tend to understeer, so it will be even more important to find the right balance in the set-up to stabilize the front end, without compromising rear traction.”