The compounds and constructions have all changed for 2013. Here is a step-by-step guide to
the P Zero and Cinturato Formula One compounds:
Supersoft (red)
The P Zero Red supersoft was the only tyre last year to remain unchanged from 2011, but for
2013 it is all new with a softer compound designed to increase performance and degradation.
The warm-up has been made even faster this year, ensuring that the P Zero Red will be
instantly on the pace and offer optimal grip. This tyre is ideally suited for slow and twisty
circuits such as Monaco and Hungary. It is a low working range compound so also very
suitable for smooth asphalt.
Soft (yellow)
The P Zero Yellow soft is just over half a second per lap slower than the supersoft but it is still
softer than the equivalent compound last year. However it has a high working range that
means it is suitable for an extremely wide range of conditions, which is likely to make it one of
the most frequently used compounds this year. This is the compound that has the most
increased working range in 2013.
Medium (white)
The P Zero White medium has a lower working range, making it the ideal choice for circuits
that are slightly less demanding or have lower ambient temperatures. The new medium tyre is
not dissimilar to last year’s soft, making it around 0.8 seconds per laps faster than the hard.
Hard (orange)
The P Zero hard tyre is the most visually different compared to the previous year as it
changes colour from silver to orange. It also becomes a lot softer: closer in character to last
year’s medium. The working range has been completely changed compared to last year,
being higher and very similar to the soft. This compound is ideal for the toughest and hottest
circuits.
Intermediate (green)
The Cinturato Green intermediate has a new rear construction but the tread pattern remains
the same as last year. However, modifications made to the rear tyres in particular have
enhanced what was already one of Pirelli’s most successful and driveable products.
Wet (blue)
The Cinturato Blue wet also benefits from a new construction. Like the intermediate, the rear
tyres have been redesigned to offer more progressive traction and reduce snap oversteer
while maintaining the ability to evacuate 60 litres of water per second at top speed. The
characteristics of this tyre are now more closely aligned to those of the intermediate.