Formula 1’s official tyre supplier has instructed teams to increase the minimum pressure of their tyres due to the graining they have experienced in Shanghai.
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Pirelli concludes latest 2026 F1 tyre test but Russell warns new rubber is “a step worse”
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is concerned about the narrower tyres Formula 1 will use next year but Charles Leclerc said he had a positive first impression.
Pirelli changes US GP trophy due to last-minute copyright concerns
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli change trophy due to copyright concerns • Tsunoda baffled by error • Zhou apologises for spin
“Too much rain” scuppers Schumacher’s wet weather tyre test at Magny-Cours
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Too much rain” ruins wet weather tyre test • Alpine workers slate decision to end engine programme • McLaren junior set for F3
“Serious conversations” needed over Pirelli’s “infuriating” F1 tyres – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell claimed Pirelli don’t understand their own tyres after being infuriated by their performance in today’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
“Painful” tyre performance was caused by high minimum pressures – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tyre performance “painful” in China – Albon • “Pretty clear” Magnussen to blame for collision – Tsunoda • Alpine fined after mechanic hit
Pirelli “were not informed” of change to Shanghai track surface
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli “not informed” of track surface change • Ferrari fastest in WEC practice • Ocon relieved he can change set-up
Pirelli’s Vegas tyre pressure choices ‘made degradation and graining worse’ – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Albon unhappy with tyre pressures • Tsunoda had “long nap” during delay • Browning snatches Macau F3 pole
Pirelli pick softest tyres for “super-cold” Las Vegas Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onPirelli will bring its three softest tyre compounds for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will take place at night and in cold temperatures.
Pirelli confirmed as F1’s official tyre supplier for three more years
Formula 1
Posted onPirelli will continue as the series official tyre supplier to Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 for three more years beginning in 2025.
Drivers criticise kerbs and communication as tyre trouble returns in Qatar
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers were frustrated to learn from media reports of the tyre problems Pirelli had discovered at Losail International Circuit this weekend.
Why Losail’s “standard” kerbs have caused unexpected tyre problems for F1
Formula 1
Posted onThe kerbs which caused problems for F1’s tyres are not unique to Losail. Pirelli’s head of motorsport explained why they caused problems this weekend.
F1 tyre fears lead FIA to schedule extra practice session and change timetable
Formula 1
Posted onFears over possible tyre failures at the Qatar Grand Prix have led the FIA to schedule an extra practice session on Saturday.
Pirelli proposes new “super-intermediate” to address wet weather tyre problems
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli has proposed introducing a third type of tyre for use in rainy conditions.
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.