Pirelli is expecting one or two pit stops.

      Pirelli is satisfied with the tire performance during the weekend in Melbourne…

      Dario Marraffuschi, head of Pirelli's racing division: “Based on the analysis of the results and the condition of the tires, all three compounds can play their role in tomorrow's race. We believe that teams can limit themselves to one pit stop, with the Medium-Hard combination theoretically being the fastest. In this case, the tire change will occur between laps 20 and 26.

      Some series of laps during practice showed that Soft tires can also be used in the race. With a smart approach, the C5 tires can be a good option for the first stint, while the C3 can be used until the end of the race, fitted between laps 15 and 21.

      The time for tire changes in Melbourne is minimal – about 21 seconds, and statistics indicate a 75% chance of a safety car deployment, so the likelihood of two pit stops is quite real. In this case, teams can choose the combination Medium - Hard - Medium or, if they want to act more aggressively, Soft - Medium - Soft.”