A quick F1 Tires 101 lesson: They’re supplied by Pirelli, which provides three sets of tires for every race, and they’re deemed Hard, Medium and Soft. Normally, there’s data and experience to figure out what tire compounds will be used. Not in this case.
Let’s combine that with Weather 101: The warmer it is out, the better grip is on tires.
Cold tires means less grip, and the fact that this is a first-time race? That could lead to some challenges.