All about F1- Tires

All about Formula 1- Tires

we do have different tires using in different situations like weather, strategy, etc.

It is called as SLICK TIRES

As per the source from PIRELLI, the classification based on compound.

OK..lets start..

C1 – Compound 1

It’s designed for circuits that put the highest energy loading through the tires, which will typically feat.

C2 – Compound 2

A versatile compound, but sitting at the harder part of the spectrum, it comes into its own on circuits that tend towards high speeds, temperatures, and energy loading. This tire has demonstrated an ample working range and adaptability to a wide variety of different circuits.

C3 – Compound 3

This tire is equivalent to the soft that was nominated in all but four of the races last year. It strikes a very good balance between performance and durability, with the accent on performance. It’s a very adaptable tire that can be used as the softest compound at a high-severity track as well as the hardest compound at a low-severity track or street circuit.

C4 – Compound 4

It has a rapid warm-up and huge peak performance, but the other side of this is its relatively limited overall life.

C5 – Compound 5

The fastest compound that Pirelli has ever made. This tire is suitable for all circuits that demand high levels of mechanical grip, but the trade-off for this extra speed and adhesion is a considerably shorter lifespan than the other tires in the range. Getting the most out of it will be a key to race strategy.

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What type of Tyre will they use if the circuit is WET ?

The answer is WET TIRES

INTERMEDIATE GREEN

The intermediates are the most versatile of the rain tires. They can be used on a wet track with no standing water, as well as a drying surface. This tire evacuates 30 litres of water per second per tire at 300kph. There’s a new compound that is designed to expand the working range, guaranteeing a proper crossover both with the slicks and the full wets.

WET BLUE

The full wet tires are the most effective solution for heavy rain. These tyres can evacuate 85 litres of water per second per tire at 300kph. There’s a new profile designed to increase resistance to aquaplaning, which will give the tire more grip in heavy rain. The diameter of the full wet tire is 10mm wider than the slick tire.