Pirelli has revealed the tire compounds for the next two Formula 1 races, which are scheduled to take place in the Netherlands and Italy. At Zandvoort, the same selection as in 2022 will be used, while at the Monza circuit, softer tires will be available compared to last year. The ATA (Alternative Tyre Allocation) will also be present in the qualifying sessions.
Following the last Grand Prix before the summer break in August, Pirelli, the exclusive tire supplier for the World Championship, has announced the tire compounds to be used in the next two races, which mark the resumption after the break.
For the Dutch Grand Prix, the upcoming event in the Formula 1 calendar, Pirelli will bring the following trio of tire compounds:
Pirelli PZero White Hard C1
Pirelli PZero Yellow Medium C2
Pirelli PZero Red Soft C3
This selection involves three of the four hardest compounds in Pirelli’s 2023 range. It’s worth noting that the range spans from C0 (the hardest compound) to C5 (the softest).
These three compounds have been confirmed because Pirelli also chose the same tires for Zandvoort last year. The rationale behind this decision is evident: the Dutch circuit is highly demanding, one of the most challenging tracks on the calendar in terms of tire wear. The two most strenuous corners remain the same, namely Turn 3 and Turn 14.
Additionally, the C1 compound being used this year is softer compared to the past, placed between C2 and the former C1, which is now designated as C0 from the 2023 Formula One championship.
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At the Italian Grand Prix, to be held at the Monza International Circuit, Pirelli has opted for the following tire compounds:
Pirelli PZero White Hard C3
Pirelli PZero Yellow Medium C4
Pirelli PZero Red Soft C5
This tire selection is opposite to that chosen for Zandvoort. In this case, the focus is on the three softest tire types manufactured by the Milan-based company this year.
This decision marks one of the two significant changes for this season. Last year, Pirelli brought harder compounds (C2, C3, and C4) than the current ones. The use of softer tires this season could provide a wider range of strategic options.
The second novelty related to Monza and the tires is the presence of the Alternative Tyre Allocation (ATA). This method, previously tested in Hungary, means all drivers must participate in Q1 with Hard compounds, Q2 with Medium compounds, and Q3 with Soft compounds during qualifying.
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