Next weekend, the hardest tyre compounds will be supplied to F1 teams by Pirelli. This is due to this year's heavier cars combined with the track layout. The prototype tyres for 2023 will also be tested by the drivers this weekend. Article continues under ad The Italian tyre supplier will supply the three hardest of the five possible options next weekend. The hard tyre this weekend is the C1, the medium tyre is the C2 and the C3 compound will act as the soft tyre. According to Pirelli chief Mario Isola, this selection was not a difficult choice for the Japanese Grand Prix. This is due to a combination of the layout of the circuit together with the high G-forces due to the new generation of...
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