Pirelli has announced a new tire compound will be debuted at the European Grand Prix . The Italian manufacturer has confirmed the medium and soft tires will be used in Valencia . `` Tire wear on this circuit is likely to be quite high because of the track layout , the nature of the surface , and also the weather conditions , '' Hembery told Formula One 's official web site . Pirelli said it is working with its supplier to develop an alternative for next weekend's race, which takes place on Sunday afternoon after qualifying was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Pirelli has announced a new tire compound will be debuted at the European Grand Prix . The Italian manufacturer has confirmed the medium and soft tires will be used in Valencia . Pirelli said it is working with its supplier to develop an alternative for next weekend's race, which takes place on Sunday afternoon after qualifying was cancelled due to heavy rain.