Pirelli puts Singapore one-stop advantage at around 10 seconds

Pirelli expects a one-stop strategy to be the quicker route through the Singapore Grand Prix, estimating that a two-stop would be around ten seconds slower than the available one-stop alternatives. It calls the C5 its most interesting option for the start and says the Soft’s higher grip in the opening phase should make it the preferred choice for most drivers.

Low degradation could let drivers extend the first stint while waiting for a favourable neutralisation, Pirelli said. The supplier also said Safety Car periods could heavily influence the race. Qualifying still featured damp sections, but Pirelli said no rain was then forecast for the Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen said after qualifying that “no one really knows about the long runs because we didn’t really get to do any.” For the latter part of the race, Pirelli sees similar performance from the Medium and Hard compounds, although the C4 could offer a grip advantage.