Formula One teams will face a different challenge at this weekend 's European Grand Prix as a new tire compound will be used in a race for the first time . Pirelli has confirmed a new tire that will be debuted at the European Grand Prix . The Italian manufacturer has confirmed the medium and soft tires will be used in Valencia . Mike Hawthorn hopes Team Lotus can take advantage of difference between tires .
Pirelli has confirmed a new tire that will be debuted at the European Grand Prix . The Italian manufacturer has confirmed the medium and soft tires will be used in Valencia . Mike Hawthorn hopes Team Lotus can take advantage of difference between tires .