2023 Tyres Thread

[AR3-GP]

Not going to lie... Pirelli has to stop introducing new tire spec mid season. Especially with budget cap it makes no sense that I optimise for the tires from the start only to have that work thrown out because suspension will need a different window later.

I agree that it's unprofessional, but they are claiming it on safety grounds.

[Big Tea]

We dont seem to have had much feedback on the switch of wheel size.
Is it considered a success and people are happy with it, or is it just they think now that its done there is no point complaining as it will not be reversed?

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Formal confirmation from Pirelli of a new specification to be brought at Silverstone. Teams will be allowed to test it in Spain. Supposedly same characteristics despite new, more robust construction

Why are Pirelli continuously surprised by the rate of Formula 1 teams' development? It seems every other year they make an insufficient tyre

[AR3-GP]

Given Pirelli's track record, I skeptical of this "same characteristic".

[chrisc90]

So they are going to make a more robust tyre, thats likely to last even longer into the GP.

Makes perfect sense to me......

Every race be a 1 stopper.

[mendis]

https://the-race.com/formula-1/2023-per ... w-f1-tyre/

A new specification of slick Formula 1 tyre will be in use from the British Grand Prix in July following the approval by the FIA of a request from tyre supplier Pirelli to introduce a new construction.

Pirelli said the change was necessary based on the significant leap in car performance in the opening five grands prix of the 2023 F1 season compared to simulation data provided to it by the teams before the start of the season – performance that Pirelli said is likely to “increase still further over the rest of the season”.

Another new compound to be introduced in Silverstone! Guess who would be the beneficiary?

Out of the blue, an extra engine allocation for the season and now new compound!

[Zynerji]

So they are going to make a more robust tyre, thats likely to last even longer into the GP.

Makes perfect sense to me......

Every race be a 1 stopper.

They could impose a 2005 type tyre restriction, and run no-stop sprints. That wouldn't be terrible imho.

[mendis]

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Hopefully Bridgestone wins. Interested to see a different approach

[AR3-GP]

FIA is not going to rock the boat.

[chrisc90]

Barcelona testing

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Not even silverstone will see the C0.. Suzuka and Zandvoort are still possibilities

Canada and Austria will be C3-C5, as it was last year

[Just_a_fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyG1cSUaQAM ... me=900x900

Not even silverstone will see the C0.. Suzuka and Zandvoort are still possibilities

Canada and Austria will be C3-C5, as it was last year

Does make one wonder why they bothered with the C0 at all. I guess it's a "stand by" tyre in case the cars get too quick.

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New specification of tyre is coming from Britain onwards. Rumoured to bring a stronger front, according to Formu1a Uno's information from Ferrari. RB representative quoted as saying that the new tyre won't make a significant difference, but Vasseur hoping it will be a game changer

Hungary C3-C5 and Belgium C2-C4 is not surprising

However Hungary will feature the strange qualifying that was expected at Imola before cancellation: hards will be used in Q1, mediums in Q2, and only in Q3 will they use the softs.

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https://i.imgur.com/9O39JW4.jpeg

New specification of tyre is coming from Britain onwards. Rumoured to bring a stronger front, according to Formu1a Uno's information from Ferrari. RB representative quoted as saying that the new tyre won't make a significant difference, but Vasseur hoping it will be a game changer

Hungary C3-C5 and Belgium C2-C4 is not surprising

However Hungary will feature the strange qualifying that was expected at Imola before cancellation: hards will be used in Q1, mediums in Q2, and only in Q3 will they use the softs.

Was due to happen at Hungary. Has been rescheduled for italy