RW 24 – Tyre Selection

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend brings the curtain down on the longest ever Formula 1 season!

As has been the case at this track, Pirelli have chosen its three softest compounds for the event, which are C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium) and C5 (Soft).

Thanks to significant changes to the track layout introduced in 2021, its a much faster and flowing track, with several overtaking opportunities.
In general the forces exerted on the tyres are in medium to low range, because of the high speed corners.

The surface offers little grip and its level of abrasiveness is average for the season. However temperatures will play an important role, with two of three practice session taking place in daylight, FP2 and the race gets underway at sunset and then qualifying at night.
Therefore track conditions can change quickly as the temperatures drop and they will evolve rapidly as the track rubbers in.

On a track where graining could have a significant impact and where overtaking is possible, a two stop strategy seems like the most preferable, as was the case last year.
As well as the undercut is very effective, and in order for a one-stop to work it requires a great deal of tyre management.