Teams will be able to use the Hard (left) and Medium (right) tires by Pirelli at the 2012 USGP (images courtesy of Pirelli Media)

The exclusive tire supplier of Formula 1, Pirelli, just announced the finalized list of tire selections for the last three events of the year. For the USGP in Austin, teams will use both the Medium and Hard compound tires during the race. With so much yet unknown about the performance of Circuit of The Americas, this release from Pirelli gives added clarity to the future USGP taking place in just under 6 weeks.

The most recent grands prix that teams were offered these two selections were Monza, Italy and Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. The selection of these two compounds suggests that Pirelli is seeing the Austin circuit as comparable to these two circuits in how they affect tire wear and grip. In terms of character, both Monza and Spa are known for their high speeds and complex turns, indicating the Hard and Medium tires are best suited to circuits of this nature.

Here's the statement by Pirelli on their selection of the tires for the rest of the season; emphasis added on description of Austin's tire options.