Formula 1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli has proposed introducing a third type of tyre for use in rainy conditions.
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Verstappen picks Miami Grand Prix as his best drive of 2023 so far
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen picks Miami as best drive of 2023 so far • Armstrong: Results reflect performance in IndyCar more than F2 • Pirelli conclude F1 tyre test
Ferrari and Mercedes begin key test of tyres designed to work without blankets
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari and Mercedes begin key 2024 tyre test • Scoring points harder in 2023 – Alfa Romeo • No replacement for cancelled F2 and F3 races
Rain disrupts F1 preparations at Imola and washes out Indianapolis 500 practice
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Rain disrupts F1 preparations at Imola and washes out Indianapolis 500 practice • Alpine drivers test Pirelli’s wet weather tyres
Pirelli explain how F1’s ‘greener’ new tyre rules will work at Imola GP
2023 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onF1 has played around with several rules during the first five rounds of 2023, and another change will debut at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
FIA’s ‘very little tyre degradation’ target is still too much for Michelin
2023 F1 season
Posted onMichelin have dismissed F1’s desire for tyres that “destroy themselves”, but the FIA’s invitation to tender suggests a shift in tyre philosophy may be on the way.
Pirelli chooses softer compounds for first ‘Alternative Tyre Allocation’ weekend
2023 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli has nominated softer tyre compounds for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix where the new ‘Alternative Tyre Allocation’ will be used for the first time.
Pirelli yet to decide whether it wants to continue F1 tyre supply after 2024
2025 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s current tyre supplier Pirelli is undecided over whether it will apply to provide tyres over the 2025 to 2027 seasons.
Hamilton’s warning over dangers of tyre blanket ban is “fair comment” – Pirelli
2023 F1 season
Posted onPirelli’s motorsport director Mario Isola has responded to comments from Lewis Hamilton criticising Formula 1’s plan to outlaw tyre blankets.
Hamilton plans diverse cast for film to show ‘what F1 should be in the future’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton’s film will show F1 ‘as it should be’ • Pirelli nominate new compound for first race • Next Indy 500 is Kanaan’s last
Pirelli confirms off-season F1 test plans involving Mercedes, Ferrari and others
2022 F1 season
Posted onPirelli will conduct tests with teams over the winter using this year’s Formula 1 cars as it continues to develop new dry and wet-weather tyres.
Hulkenberg felt some “human degradation” on first day back in F1 with Haas
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hulkenberg felt some “human degradation” on F1 test return • Gasly impressed by Alpine • Perez says new Pirelli front tyres feel stronger
How Pirelli is addressing the “main limitation” Verstappen identified with its 2022 tyres
2022 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen’s chief concern with Pirelli’s current Formula 1 tyres is one area the manufacturer plans to improve next year.
F1’s 23-race calendar makes in-season tyre test logistics a “nightmare”
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s growing schedule is making it harder for Pirelli to arrange in-season tests to develop new tyre compounds.
Exclusive: The changes Pirelli saw in Bahrain which promise more close racing in 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onHave F1’s new tyres for 2022 achieved the goal of making it easier for cars to follow closely? Pirelli motorsport director Mario Isola spoke exclusively to RaceFans.
Pirelli chooses hardest tyres for first race and splits selection for Melbourne
2022 F1 season
Posted onPirelli will bring the hardest combination of compounds to Bahrain as they confirmed tyres nominations for the opening three grands prix.
Pirelli expect Qatar tyre failures won’t recur in Jeddah
2021 F1 Season
Posted onDifferences between the kerbs used in Jeddah and Qatar mean the tyre failures seen at the last race are unlikely to occur in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Pirelli’s investigation into Qatar tyre failures indicates kerbs caused punctures
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli has revealed the initial findings of its investigation into the punctures which four drivers suffered during the Qatar Grand Prix 12 days ago.
Qatar GP punctures were “dangerous” and “just shouldn’t happen” – Norris
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris said the sudden punctures he and other drivers experienced the Qatar Grand Prix were potentially “dangerous” and urged tyre supplier Pirelli to “make the tyres better.”
Pirelli suspect kerbs played a role in “sudden” punctures for four drivers
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli suspect high-speed impacts with kerbs contributed to the tyre failures four drivers experienced in the Qatar Grand Prix.