HardC2 Hard
White Hard
Nominated as the White Hard. Chosen for high resilience against the intense lateral loads through the Turn 3-6 esses and braking into Turn 1 & Turn 12.
- Stint
- 24 - 34 laps
- Degradation
- 0.045s / lap
F1 Tyres / Pirelli
Every compound, every stint.
A reference for Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres: what is nominated for the next Grand Prix, who took pole and the fastest lap at past races, and the tyre strategies that won them.
Next Grand Prix / Round 19
Circuit of The Americas (COTA)
Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, United States. Race date 2024-10-20.
WeekendOctober 18 - 20
Race laps56
Lap length5.513 km
Turns20
MediumC3 Medium
Yellow Medium
Nominated as the Yellow Medium. The baseline compound for the weekend. Expected starting tyre for the top 10 on the grid.
- Stint
- 16 - 23 laps
- Degradation
- 0.075s / lap
SoftC4 Soft
Red Soft
Nominated as the Red Soft. The mandatory qualifying Q3 tyre. Roughly 0.9s - 1.2s faster than Medium on a single flying lap, but exhibits rapid thermal degradation over long runs.
- Stint
- 10 - 15 laps
- Degradation
- 0.140s / lap
Circuit stress
Pirelli ratings, 1 (low) to 5 (extreme).
- Traction demand3 / 5
Rear tyre longitudinal acceleration loads
- Braking severity3 / 5
Deceleration forces pushing load onto the fronts
- Lateral forces4 / 5
Cornering G-forces stressing the tyre carcass
- Overall tyre stress4 / 5
Total thermal and mechanical tyre punishment
- Asphalt abrasion4 / 5
Surface roughness wearing down tread depth
- Asphalt grip3 / 5
Natural adhesion offered by the tarmac
- Downforce level4 / 5
Aerodynamic load pushing the tyre into the track
Latest race in the dataset
Singapore Grand Prix
Pole, fastest lap and winning strategy from the most recent race in the hand-curated history (2024, round 18).
2024 / R18 / 2024-09-22
Singapore Grand Prix
Marina Bay Street Circuit. Street Circuit / High Downforce / Night Race
C3 HardC4 MediumC5 Soft
Pole position
Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes
1:29.525 / -0.203s to P2
Tyre: C5 Soft
Fastest lap
Daniel Ricciardo RB-Honda RBPT
1:34.486 / lap 60
188.23 km/h (116.96 mph average)
Tyre: C5 Soft (Fresh)
Winner and strategy
Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes
Medium (C4, laps 1-30) ➔ Hard (C3, laps 31-62)
1 pit stop
MH
Very smooth asphalt with low abrasiveness, allowing teams to extend Medium C4 stints far beyond expectations without critical drop-off.
Latest synced result
Azerbaijan Grand Prix (2026, round 15) was won by George Russell (Mercedes). Fastest lap: George Russell, 1:44.916 on lap 49.
Updated 2026-10-02 by the weekly sync. It only carries the race result, not tyre data. See Automation.
Compound spectrum
C1 to C6, plus the wets
Pick a compound for its working window, degradation and target circuits, or compare any two side by side.
Compound 3 (The Workhorse)
100°C - 130°C (212°F - 266°F) / Medium Working Range
Pirelli’s most adaptable compound and the reference point of modern Formula 1. Sits right in the center of the hardness scale. Selected for every single race of the season—acting as Soft on high-energy tracks, Medium on balanced circuits, or Hard on street tracks.
- Mechanical grip
- Medium (Optimal Balance)
- Degradation
- Moderate
- Warm-up
- Fast (1 prep lap / immediate bite)
- Target stint window
- 22 - 35 laps
Strengths
- Ideal balance between mechanical grip and thermal degradation
- Predictable linear drop-off curve
- Exceptional driver feedback at the limit
Trade-offs
- Can suffer thermal degradation if stuck in aerodynamic "dirty air" behind another car
Typical circuits
Used at 100% of all Grand Prix either as Hard, Medium, or Soft!
Compare two compounds
| Property | C2: Compound 2 (Hard-Medium) | C4: Compound 4 (Soft-Medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical grip | Medium-Low | High |
| Degradation | Low | High-Moderate |
| Operating window | 105°C - 135°C (221°F - 275°F) | 90°C - 120°C (194°F - 248°F) |
| Typical stint | 32 - 45 laps | 16 - 26 laps |
| Warm-up | Moderate-Slow (1-2 push preparation laps) | Very Fast (Immediate peak grip on out-lap) |
FIA regulations
Tyre rules that shape strategy
The mandatory rules that govern tyre usage, pit stops and temperature limits.
Mandatory Two Compound Rule
In any dry race, each driver must use at least two different specifications of slick tyres (e.g. Medium and Hard). Failing to do so results in disqualification.
Strategic impact
Ensures that every car must make at least one pit stop during a dry Grand Prix.
13 Slick Sets Allocation
Each driver is allocated exactly 13 sets of dry-weather tyres for a standard race weekend: 2 sets of Hard, 3 sets of Medium, and 8 sets of Soft.
Strategic impact
Teams must return sets to Pirelli progressively after FP1, FP2, and FP3, leaving them with limited options for qualifying and race strategy.
Tyre Warming Blankets (70°C Cap)
Tyre warming blankets are strictly limited to a maximum temperature of 70°C for slicks (reduced from 100°C previously) and 60°C for wet tyres.
Strategic impact
Cars leave the pitlane on relatively cold tyres, making "out-laps" treacherous and raising the skill required for undercut strategies.
Minimum Pressures & Camber Limits
Pirelli and the FIA enforce strict starting tyre pressures (measured before fitting) and negative camber limits via mandatory wireless rim sensors.
Strategic impact
Teams cannot artificially under-inflate tyres to gain contact patch grip, protecting tyres from sidewall structural failures.
18-Inch Low-Profile Wheel Rims
Introduced in 2022, 18-inch wheels replaced the historical 13-inch balloons. Tyres have stiffer, shorter sidewalls that mimic modern high-performance road cars.
Strategic impact
Greatly reduces tyre bounce and sidewall deformation, forcing suspension geometry to do more mechanical damping work.
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