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Preview of the in-season F2 and F3 testing in Bahrain. Discover key teams and drivers as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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The Formula 1’s 2nd off-season isn’t just about driver transfers or upgrades but also about the brand-new Pirelli 2026 tyres. The changes in the tyres, paired with the upcoming 2026 regulations, have pushed Pirelli to develop entirely new compounds. Teams like Aston Martin, McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari are wasting no time testing these tyres…
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Following a ‘lack of overtaking’ at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Pirelli hierarchies came under fire for their ‘peaky’ tires and their short operating windows. After the race, several drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, complained about the tires being ‘too hard’. However, Mario Isola, Pirelli’s Motorsport director, has recently revealed the tire manufacturer’s…
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Pirelli has rebuffed the suggestion by Lewis Hamilton that this seasons Pirelli’s are the ‘peakiest’ he’s seen in the history of the sport. After the Miami GP last month Hamilton said that the 2024 tyres had the smallest operating window he’d seen in his career. But the Italian manufacturer said the competitiveness of the F1…
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The Ferrari team have been trialling a new, aggressive spray-guard at their test track this week. The test, which took place at the Fiorano circuit, was organised by the FIA. As a result it won’t count as a Ferrari filming day. Ferrari junior driver Arthur Leclerc took the 2023 Ferrari SF-75 around the track with fully…
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The FIA And Formula 1 have confirmed a deal that will see Pirelli continue as the sole tyre supplier for three more years. The new deal means the Italian manufacturer will provide tyres for F1, F2 and F3 until 2026. This will be a crucial year for he sport with new technical regulations expected to…
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During the Qatar Grand Prix, drivers must make three pit stops, with a maximum of 18 laps per stint. Newly-crowned World Champion Max Verstappen starts on pole, adding anticipation to the race. In response to safety concerns regarding tire wear, the FIA has mandated that all drivers make at least three pit stops during Sunday’s…
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Following analysis of rubber used during Free Practice 1 tyre safety concerns have emerged. The FIA have been forced to take steps affecting Sunday’s Grand Prix. Pirelli have discovered that tyres used in FP1 for extended runs have been near critical failure. This recalls memories of the farcical 2005 United States Grand Prix where tyre…
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Formula 1 tyre supplier, Pirelli will bring in a tougher compound for the British Grand Prix and the rest of the 2023 season. The Italian manufacturer has been amazed by the development rate after the opening five races of the season. Teams have been progressing much quicker than pre-season data suggested. There are no fears…