possible strategies at the Monaco GP this Sunday
Under normal racing circumstances, Pirelli believes that the optimal strategy to complete the 78 laps of racing this Sunday at the Monaco Grand Prix as quickly as possible is with a single stop.
After the tests disputed since this Friday on the Monegasque track, Pirelli now knows a little more about the degradation of the compounds in Monaco and the Italian firm can confirm that the wear of the tires is slightly higher than expected, even if the degradation remains “manageable”. As a result, the Hard tire has become a solid choice for racing, giving teams several options in terms of compound choice and timing for pit stops. Another interesting point, due to the narrowness of the track, the possibility of seeing a safety car enter the track during the race is high in Monaco, which could obviously upset the strategies.
In theory, therefore, the fastest strategy is to start the Monaco Grand Prix with the Soft tires and finish the race with the Hard tyres. Another very similar option, which has the advantage of offering more flexibility, is to start with Medium tires and finish the Grand Prix with Hard compounds.
Obviously, the strategies outlined above would fall apart (no pun intended) in the event of rain this Sunday afternoon, but at the time of this writing (11:55 a.m.), the clouds were looking clear. away from the circuit and the risk of rain decreasing from hour to hour in Monaco.
Race strategies in Monaco
The tires ready for the race