We have finally arrived on the eve of the big news of 2022, the Miami Grand Prix, an event full of unknowns that could reserve numerous surprises especially in the event that the dreaded rain arrives. For the highly anticipated debut on the citizen of the city of Florida, Pirelli has chosen the three central compounds of the slick range: C2 per la Hard, C3 per la Medium e C4 for the Softthe most used nomination during the season as well as the most versatile.
Il Miami International Autodrome, 5.41 kilometers long, it develops around the Hard Rock Stadium Complex in Miami Gardens and features 19 curves, three straights, gradients and a chicane. Top speeds are close to 320 km / h with an average of around 223 km / h and riders with open gas for around 58% of the lap. Turns 11 and 17 constitute the two main overtaking opportunities, with three – not a little discussed – DRS zones.
Being an absolute novelty, the Italian tire supplier had to rely on the simulation data to be able to make his choice. Information indicates that the range’s mid-range compounds will be best suited to tackle the 57 laps of the race, with smooth tarmac offering good grip and average tire working forces.
The brand new tarmac is likely to lead to a high degree of track evolution, even over the course of the race, with the Porsche Challenge and W Series only two supporting events. Lower levels of abrasion (2 out of 5 on the Pirelli scale), lateral forces and stress on the tires (all 3 out of 5), which however open up a two-stop strategy in the race.
GP Miami 2022, the starting grid
| 1ª Fila | 1. Charles Leclerc Ferrari |
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| 2. Carlos Sainz Ferrari |
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| 2ª Fila | 3. Max Verstappen Red Bull |
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| 4. Sergio Perez Red Bull |
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| 3ª Fila | 5. Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo |
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| 6. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes |
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| 4ª Fila | 7. Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri |
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| 8. Lando Norris McLaren |
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| 5ª Fila | 9. Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri |
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| 10. Lance Stroll Aston Martin |
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| 6ª Fila | 11.Fernando Alonso Alpine |
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| 12. George Russell Mercedes |
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| 7ª Fila | 13. Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin |
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| 14. Daniel Ricciardo McLaren |
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| 8ª Fila | 15. Mick Schumacher Haas |
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| 16. Kevin Magnussen Haas |
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| 9ª Fila | 17. Guanyu Zhou Alfa Romeo |
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| 18. Alexander Albon Williams |
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| 10ª Fila | 19. Nicholas Latifi Williams |
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| 20. Esteban Ocon Alpine |
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Best strategies on 57 laps of the GP Miami
It is really difficult to define an ideal strategy, for a number of reasons: there is no previous race data, every practice session so far has been interrupted by red flags, and the weather varies between extremely hot and very humid, on an asphalt that is still undergoing considerable evolution. According to Pirelli, it is likely we will have a two-stop race (with a single stop at the moment hard to think about), but obviously a lot will depend on the level of tire wear, which appeared quite high on Friday. With several drivers who have already hit walls and also consider the little grip out of line and few escape spaces, it also seems likely that we will see a Safety Car protagonist.
We know that riders no longer have the obligation to start with the tires they set their fastest time in Q2 with, so the most flexible option will be to start with the Medium and then go to the Hard, which leaves the track open. possibility of a final stint again with the average or even with the Soft if you manage to make the second stop a little more towards the end.
“The strategy for the Miami race is not simple – he confirmed Mario Isolahead of Car Racing at Pirelli – It seems that the road to a double stop is the fastest one to go, with all three compounds which potentially play an important role “.
Long run PL2 (petrol unknowns and power mapping)
Forecast for the race (15:00 local time)
3:30 pm: mostly cloudy, 31 ° C, wind 18 km / h SW, 24% probability of rain
4:30 pm: mostly cloudy, 31 ° C, wind 19 km / h SW, 40% probability of rain
Television programming in Italy
LIVE Sky Sport F1
19:30 Paddock Live
21:25 GP Miami
23:25 Paddock Live
Deferred TV8
21:30 Pre-race
22:55 GP Miami
01:00 Post-station
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