What roles will Pirelli tires play in Sardinia?

Whether on the Croatian asphalt or the Lusitanian dirt, there were several racing events with tires as the main player. In both cases, the sole manufacturer of the WRC gave his explanations. In Croatia, the very tricky road conditions, the presence of rain and fog were highlighted. “ We experienced a few punctures, declared Terenzio Testoni, the boss of the activity rally, but the majority of them were caused by cars sliding and knocking the tires off the rim or breaking the wheels against the numerous obstacles. » A few weeks later, in Porto, while several pilots including Ott Tänak ou Sébastien Ogier had seen their event spoiled by punctures, the Italian technician had once again given his vision indicating in particular that those who left with only one spare wheel on Friday had made a mistake. “ We learn something new from every eventhe concluded. What we bring back from Portugal is the confirmation that our new tires can cope with the most extreme and unexpected conditions, such as the first stage which was the longest and most difficult of the rally and where we saw many incidents, as we might expect. It's no surprise, because it's all part of the sport. » After these two not easy rounds, a new challenge presents itself for Pirelli. In Sardinia, the constraints for rubber will be greater than in previous years. The installation of the hybrid unit has indeed led to an increase in weight while the power has also increased. How will the Pirelli Scorpions negotiate these new data on paths that are already very demanding with the wheels and when very high temperatures are predicted on the island? The strategy in tire management will be important in terms of choice, but also use. Which driver will be most successful in avoiding punctures? This factor will undoubtedly be one of the major parameters of the weekend and Pirelli will be one of the essential players at home.