Pirelli head to Most with a brand new SC1 growth rear tyre
For the severity of the Czech circuit, Pirelli has chosen mixtures of more durable options that supply higher safety from put on and consistency of efficiency
Autodrom Most, the observe on which the following spherical of the WorldSBK World Championship will likely be run, together with Phillip Island in Australia, is among the most demanding circuits of the season for tyres, because of its format.
Because of this, and given the expertise gained over the previous few years, Pirelli has determined to depend on an allocation made up of more durable than typical choices, with a brand new rear tyre for the WorldSBK class riders. Together with the usual SC1, there may also be a growth SC1 in D0286 specification, making its debut. This represents an evolution by way of structural energy, providing a great compromise between excessive efficiency and low put on.
Giorgio Barbier, Bike Racing Director
At Most as at Phillip Island with extra protected options and a brand new growth SC1
“The Most circuit, with its basic, quick format, is thought to supply spectacular racing, however it’s also one of the crucial demanding of the season for tyres. Together with Phillip Island, it is among the tracks the place we want to shift the allocation in direction of mixtures with extra sturdy options, which supply higher safety from put on. Following this logic, in WorldSBK, for the rear tyres, along with the usual SC1, we are going to introduce the brand new growth SC1 in D0286 specification. This resolution options the identical compound as the usual tyre however has a distinct construction and has been created with the purpose of providing very constant behaviour over race distance whereas guaranteeing wonderful ranges of dealing with. For qualifying and the Superpole Race, as an alternative of the usually allotted SCQ, there would be the normal SC0. Additionally, in WorldSSP, the rear choices will likely be more durable than typical, with the SC1 changing the SCX as an alternative choice to the SC0.”
· New mixtures and a growth SC1 for WorldSBK: for the entrance, the usual SC1 and SC2 mixture will likely be accessible in WorldSBK, with 8 items every per rider. For the rear, the SCX and SC0 options will likely be quickly shelved in favour of the normal SC1 and the utterly new D0286-specification growth SC1, additionally in 8 items every. For the WorldSSP, there will likely be 7 items of SC1 and 6 of SC2 for the entrance, which will be mixed with SC1 or SC0 (7 items every) on the rear. All options for this class are normal.
· SC0 as an alternative of SCQ: because of the excessive abrasiveness of the asphalt at Autodrom Most, on this spherical for qualifying and Superpole Race the usually allotted rear SCQ will likely be changed by the normal SC0, accessible in 4 items for every WorldSBK rider.
· A quick observe: the Most circuit, constructed between 1978 and 1983, has not too long ago undergone upgrades to make it safer and extra trendy, however stays a circuit with a basic, quick format. This features a 792-metre straight adopted by a chicane and lots of related corners, the place the tyre’s means to carry out in excessive speeds is essential, together with precision and agility when altering course.
· Braking and restarting: the primary sequence of corners has advanced over time from a bit run in sixth gear to a a lot slower chicane requiring braking adopted by acceleration. This section will likely be demanding on the tyres, with the entrance finish referred to as upon to make an effort to assist the braking and guarantee precision on nook entry, whereas the rear finish will likely be appreciated for the grip on nook exit.
