India, April 15 -- Pirelli has confirmed that its three softest tyre compounds will be in action for the upcoming Sprint race weekends in Miami and Montreal. For both circuits, the C3, C4 and C5 specifications will serve as the Hard, Medium and Soft options, respectively, marking a clear choice towards maximum grip on these particular tracks.

The Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for the first weekend of May, will take place after a month long hiatus caused by the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds. The circuit, built around the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins, features exceptionally smooth asphalt, which permits the use of Formula 1's softest compounds. Thermal degradation is the main concern given Florida's high temperat...