Pirelli is hoping that it’s allocation of the hard and medium tyre compounds will allow drivers to push from start to finish without having to worry too much about tyre preservation.
The allocation is a conservative choice, with Pirelli test driver Jaime Alguersuari describing the circuit as “not tough on the tyres”.
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says the circuit puts different demands on the tyres due to the high-speed nature – with 75% of the lap at full-throttle.
“From a tyre perspective, it’s certainly one of the most demanding circuits that we face all year, because of the high speeds and extreme forces involved, which are often acting on the tyres in more than one dimension.”
However, Hembery hopes the choice would allow drivers to avoid tyre conservation, something that has played a major part in performing well this season.
“The nomination of the hard and the medium tyres will allow drivers to push hard from start to finish, which is what Spa was designed for.”
