Pirelli is waiting for one pit stop

      This year, Pirelli brought tires to Jeddah one step softer than before, and were satisfied with their performance.…

      Mario Isola, Pirelli Motorsport Director: "What a qualification, especially the final! Pole position has changed hands five times in the last five minutes, which once again speaks to the intensity of the fight this season. There are four riders from four different teams in the first four places.

      Predictably, only Soft tires were used in qualifying. The C5 line-up made its debut on this track, and we saw that it was competitive here not only on the first fastest lap, but also on the second attempt.

      Speaking of strategy, it's no coincidence that 15 of the 20 riders kept two sets of Hard gear. The C3 compound works great here, making the one-stop strategy the fastest on this track with the tire change from Medium to Hard between lap 14 and lap 20.

      There are several reasons why many have decided to keep two sets of this train: firstly, to be prepared for the possible departure of the safety car, and secondly, to have a backup option in case of a significant increase in degradation.

      Those who start behind can try to recoup by using the trains in reverse order with the transition from C4 to C3 in the area of the 30th lap.

      The strategy of two pit stops is about five seconds slower, and also involves the use of C3 and C4 trains. The C5 tyres can be an option for those who want to make the most of their excellent performance in the first laps to gain a position, or in the last laps if a safety car appears."