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Pirelli bring hardest tyres to Austin

Pirelli have chosen to bring the medium and hard tyre to Austin for the United Stated Grand Prix, the hardest two compounds in the range and the same nomination as in 2012 when the race was held for the first time. The varied and high speed nature of most corners puts plenty of energy through the tyres. The circuit alternates fast and flowing sections with some slower and more technical parts. It’s a very good test of a tyre’s all-round ability, with traction demands out of slow corners just as important as lateral grip through the high-speed changes of direction that are another key characteristic of the 5.513-kilometre Circuit of the Americas. Just like Abu Dhabi, Austin is one of the...
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