Pirelli Tyre chief Mario Isola says that F1 teams will be facing a tough challenge at Mugello this week since everyone is starting from a "clean sheet of paper" in terms of their tyre strategies for the Tuscan Grand Prix.
Formula 1 tyre supplier, Pirelli has selected three hardest compounds for the upcoming race at the track owned by Ferrari. The track consists of tough corners which could put the tyres to their limits.
Mugello's tracks was resurfaced in the year 2011. However, the tracks are known for being aggressive according to experts. The tyres will be put to test by the F1 drivers in the Tuscan Grand Prix.
Isola mentioned that, "It’s a spectacular and very fast circuit that will definitely place big demands on tyres, which is why we have selected the hardest compounds.
"As with any new venue, Mugello represents a bit of an unknown for most of the drivers and an entirely clean sheet of paper when it comes to strategy.
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"Free practice will be particularly crucial to collect as much data as possible, and we’re likely to see teams splitting their programmes to gain as much information as they can about every tyre under all circumstances.
"From our point of view, we’ve been able to prepare also by analysing data from our other championships that have raced at Mugello."
Ciaron Pilbeam Team Renault's chief race engineer stated -"Our priorities for the first part of the weekend will be to give the drivers time to get up to speed on the new circuit, to dial in the setup as we learn the details of the track, and to understand the behaviour of the tyres.
"We have the three hardest compounds as this circuit is likely to be quite severe. It’s the first of several circuits that we have not been to for a few years, so it’s an interesting new challenge.
"Some teams used to test there several years ago, but the cars are very different now and there won’t be much from previous running that is very relevant to this weekend."
