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TYRES ON THE
TRACK
* The three compounds in the middle of the range have been chosen for Spa:
C2 as the P Zero White hard, C3 as the P Zero Yellow medium, C4 as the P
Zero Red soft.
* The asphalt is new between Turns 2 and 4, and Turns 8 and 9, with the
bumps removed and increased grip.
* Gravel traps have been added close to the track at Turns 1, 6, 7, and 9.
The gravel features sharp stones, and there are also some sharp edges close
to the concrete kerbing.
Spa is one of the most demanding circuits for tyres on the calendar,
featuring particularly high lateral loads. The famous Eau Rouge-Raidillon
complex is just one of the places where tyres are subjected to multiple
forces: pushed into the ground by downforce and compression, while cornering
at the same time.
* Variable weather is always a famous hallmark of Spa, making an outing for
the Cinturato Green intermediate or Cinturato Blue full wet tyre a distinct
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MARIO ISOLA - HEAD OF CAR
RACING
“This year, Spa has undergone some of the biggest changes we have seen since
we started going there in the modern era of Formula 1. But we know something
of what to expect thanks to the 24-hour race last month – our biggest event
of the year in terms of people and tyres – as well as some asphalt samples
that we have taken. In addition to some new asphalt on five corners, there
are some new gravel traps on four corners, which are much closer to the side
of the track. Drivers will need to pay more attention to track limits, and
there’s also an increased chance of sharp gravel being dragged onto the
surface. The epic nature of Spa remains unchanged though, with all the
traditional challenges that make the circuit so exciting still in place.”
OTHER PIRELLI NEWS
RALLYING
Pirelli completes an action-packed two weeks of Belgian motorsport at Spa,
with the all-asphalt Ypres Rally Belgium taking place last weekend as part
of the World Rally Championship. Hyundai driver Ott Tänak won the event,
using the latest-generation Pirelli P Zero rally tyres.
PIKES PEAK
Pirelli has set a new record during the 100th running of the legendary Pikes
Peak hill climb in Colorado, USA, with a P Zero Trofeo-equipped Lamborghini
Urus driven by multiple hill climb champion Simone Faggioli setting a new
benchmark for production SUVs. |
