F1 | What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Pirelli have announced which tyre compounds they will bring to the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 18-20.

The brand-new 18-inch Pirelli tyres have a tough test in Bahrain, with high temperatures, sand and an abrasive surface their main challenges. This weekend will see Pirelli supply C1 (hard, x2 sets), C2 (medium, x3 sets), and C3 (soft, x8 sets) compounds – one step harder than in 2021 – for practice, qualifying and the race.

Furthermore, teams will have to use the soft tyres in Q3 and will not be required to start the race on their qualifying tyres throughout 2022.

“We’ve opted for the hardest tyres in the range for this first Grand Prix, given the track layout, asphalt characteristics and temperatures: also because the compounds are different compared to previous years,” said Pirelli Motorsport Director Mario Isola.  –read more–