The third-softest compound in the range is ideal for slow and twisty circuits, especially in cold weather, when maximum mechanical grip is needed.
The supersoft benefits from an extremely rapid warm-up time, which makes it ideal in qualifying as well, but the flip side to that important characteristic is of course increased degradation.
This is a low working range compound.
This is one of the most frequently used tires in the range, striking a very good balance between performance and durability, with the accent on performance.
It is still biased towards speed rather than long distances, but is nonetheless capable of providing teams with a competitive advantage both at the beginning of the race on full fuel and when used as a ‘sprint’ tire at the end.
This is a high working range compound.
Theoretically this is the most perfectly balanced of all the tires, with an ideal compromise between performance and durability.
As a result, it is extremely versatile, but it often comes into its own on circuits that tend towards high speeds, temperatures, and energy loadings.
This is a low working range compound.
The intermediates are the most versatile of the rain tires, dispersing approximately 25 litres of water per second at full speed.
They can be used on a wet as well as a drying track.
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