Weather will have a big impact this weekend: 'It's a race with a lot of variables'

Less rubber on the track

For the upcoming Grand Prix they have C2 as the white band, C3 as the medium band and C4 as the soft band with them. What makes it all the more interesting is that in the past this Grand Prix was mostly held in the summer where it is now autumn, and therefore more rainy. It is also the first Grand Prix without Formula 2 and 3 races, so there will be less rubber on the track, which will also have such an effect.

As such, Pirelli is approaching the upcoming Grand Prix as a completely new environment. This is what Mario Isola says in the tire supplier's preview. "The Nurburgring is practically an all-new venue for us, so we'll be treating it as if we are coming there for the first time in Formula 1, although of course we remember it well and we have raced there many times in other championships.

"In order to ensure we have everything covered, we're bringing the three tyres in the middle of our range, which are also well-suited to the varied demands of this track. Probably the biggest factor will be the weather, with low temperatures and rain quite likely at this time of year."

All the tires may be used

This poses a challenge to teams because they will have to deal with unusual circumstances, Isola expects. "So this is a race that is likely to favour drivers and teams who are able to get to grips with new situations quickly. I think it's fair to say that we're set for a race with many variables, where we may even see all five types of tyre that we bring to the grand prix used over the course of the weekend."

By the latter, Isola means the other two types of tyres in addition to the three mentioned, which are, of course, the rain tyres and the intermediates.