With the F1 championship on break, activity hasn’t stopped—Pirelli continues tire testing at Fiorano with Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton this week.
Hamilton Tests Solo in Wet Conditions at Fiorano with Ferrari Lire la suite »
Two races in 2026, both won on a one-stop strategy. Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola explains why the new lighter, lower-downforce cars are far easier on tyres — and what tools exist to bring two-stop strategies back to Formula 1.
Pirelli has officially nominated the tyre compounds for the first three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking the competitive debut of the new, narrower tire specifications.
Pirelli Announces 2026 F1 Tyre Allocations for Opening Races Lire la suite »
At the Abu Dhabi post-season test, Pirelli showcased its 2026 F1 tire range, introducing a bold new design and refined compounds to match the upcoming technical revolution.
Pirelli Unveils Redesigned 2026 F1 Tires: New Look, New Compounds, New Era Lire la suite »
Gravel traps added at Losail have led to sharp debris on the racing line, causing several deep cuts in F1 tires during practice and sprint qualifying at the 2025 Qatar GP. Pirelli and FIA are monitoring the situation closely for possible race interventions.
Tire Cuts Raise Red Flag Risk at 2025 Qatar GP Due to Gravel Traps Lire la suite »
Ayao Komatsu of Haas F1 condemns Pirelli’s tyre rules for the 2025 Qatar GP, arguing forced two pit stops will ruin the race dynamics and eliminate strategic variety.
Komatsu Criticizes Pirelli’s Mandatory Two Pit Stops for Qatar GP Lire la suite »
Pirelli has finalized its F1 2026 tyre compound selection: the softest C6 will not return, leaving teams with five dry options and an emphasis on clearer performance gaps for better racing strategies.
Pirelli Drops C6 for 2026: F1 Confirms Five Dry Tyre Compounds Only Lire la suite »
Following the unprecedented 18-lap maximum stint rule imposed in 2023 due to safety fears over Pirelli tires and track curbs, Formula 1 is once again exploring contingency plans that could limit driver relays at the Losail International Circuit.
F1 Considers Qatar GP Stint Limits Again: Will 2023’s Mandatory 3-Stop Race Return? Lire la suite »
proposed mandatory two-stop rule in Formula 1 is meeting heavy resistance from the paddock. F1 teams and drivers argue it’s a strategic straitjacket that makes racing predictable, artificial, and penalizes clever tire management.
F1’s Two-Stop Mandate: Why Teams and Drivers Oppose the Rule Lire la suite »
From Monaco’s 2025 experiment to a potential calendar-wide rule, Formula 1 is re-thinking mandatory strategy—and the paddock is split right down the middle.
F1 Opens 2026 Debate: Should Grands Prix Force Two Mandatory Pit Stops? Lire la suite »
