Pirelli has confirmed that its 2019-spec C5 compound will be used at a Grand Prix for the first time in Monaco.
Pirelli has altered its naming system for 2019 and has five dry-weather compounds named C1 to C5, increasing in softness and wear, having dropped the previous 'rainbow range' approach.
The three nominated compounds at each Grand Prix are referred to as Hard (white), Medium (yellow) and Soft (red).
For Monaco Pirelli has nominated the C3, C4 and C5, the first time that the softest compound from its range will be used at a Grand Prix in 2019.
As per usual each driver will receive one set of each of the Soft, Medium and Hard tyres from Pirelli, and is then permitted free choice for the remaining 10 sets of their 13-set allocation.
Either the Medium or Hard tyres must be run for one stint of the Grand Prix, if dry conditions prevail, while one set of the Softs must be used only in Q3.
Pirelli will also bring the softest compounds from its range to the following event in Canada.
