Hungarian GP to showcase Formula One’s sustainable tire strategy
Formula 1 organizers are actively committed to enhancing the sport’s sustainability. One of the measures being implemented is the further reduction in the number of tire sets used during a race weekend. Originally scheduled for the Imola Grand Prix, this initiative has been rescheduled for the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix in late July.
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In a typical race weekend, drivers and teams have access to 13 sets of F1 tires. However, at the Hungaroring, this number will be reduced to 11. The allocation will consist of three sets of hard tyres, four sets of mediums, and four sets of softs. The decision to implement this change in Hungary resulted in canceling the trial at the Imola Grand Prix, which was well-known due to severe weather conditions.
To streamline the process, tire compound selection for each segment of the qualifying session will be predetermined. During qualifying, teams usually can choose the tire compound from Pirelli for Q1, Q2, and Q3. However, in Hungary, a specific rule will be enforced.
In Q1, drivers will be required to use hard tires, while mediums will be mandatory in Q2. In the final segment, Q3, drivers will be equipped with soft tires. However, if qualifying takes place in wet conditions, teams will have the freedom to choose any tire compound.
This setup offers the advantage of ensuring teams utilize the allocated sets of tires effectively. Currently, drivers often opt for soft tires in qualifying, with the hard tire being underutilized in qualifying and races.
Formula 1 aims to address this issue by reducing the number of tire sets and implementing prescribed tire selections during qualifying. This approach intends to minimize the number of unused tire sets, enhancing durability and sustainability.
Source: FirstSportz
