For the famous street race, Pirelli has opted for its softest range in the 2026 selection: the C3, C4 and C5 compounds. In its announcement, the Italian manufacturer explained that these tyres were chosen to maximise grip on Monaco’s exceptionally smooth asphalt surface.
This year, several sections of the track have been resurfaced, including areas between Turns 19 and 1, between Turn 7 and the tunnel entry, as well as at the pit lane entry and exit. While this could slightly increase the likelihood of tyre graining, Pirelli expects it not to significantly impact overall tyre behaviour, as the Monaco circuit predominantly places traction-based demands on the tyres.