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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.
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.