With the F1 championship on break, activity hasn’t stopped—Pirelli continues tire testing at Fiorano with Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton this week.
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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.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have forced Pirelli to cancel its scheduled wet-weather tyre test in Bahrain. F1 and the FIA are closely monitoring the situation as the sport prepares for the 2026 season opener in Melbourne.
Middle East Strikes Cancel F1 Test: Pirelli Bahrain tyre test called off amid conflict Read More »
As F1 teams model the 2026 regulations, data is showing wild discrepancies in downforce levels. Here is why Pirelli believes these numbers offer little insight into the actual future hierarchy.
Why Early 2026 F1 Aero Simulations Don’t Reveal the True Hierarchy Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
Less than 48 hours after the 2025 finale, Formula 1 is back on track in Abu Dhabi for a unique post-season test focused on Pirelli’s all-new 2026 tyres. Here is a complete guide to the format, objectives, driver line-ups and what teams and fans can really learn from this first collective step into F1’s next era.
Abu Dhabi 2025 F1 Test: How the First 2026 Tyre Trial Will Shape the Future of Formula 1 Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
The 2025 F1 title fight has been dealt a strategic curveball. F1, the FIA, and Pirelli have announced that drivers will be restricted to a maximum stint of 25 laps on any tyre set during the Qatar Grand Prix as a “precautionary and safety measure,” effectively banning a one-stop race.
FIA Enforces 25-Lap Max Stint for 2025 Qatar GP, Mandating Two-Stop Race Read More »
