Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded that Max Verstappen was the “only” driver this year to get the most out of Pirelli’s tyres, which in return meant the Dutchman was able to get more performance out of his car. Verstappen’s tyre management in 2023 was exemplary, with him having often been one of the
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Pirelli motorsport director Mario Isola has openly admitted that the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix will be a “step into the unknown” and not only because it’s a completely new street track. The next round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship will take place in Sin City, with the sport returning to Las Vegas
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Saturday’s sprint shootout was delayed by 20 minutes, after a special 10-minute practice session was scheduled due to last-minute changes to the circuit, following a concerning discovery by Pirelli. Friday’s track action at the Lusail International Circuit was a windy and sandy affair, which saw drivers struggle to adapt to the low-grip new surface. As
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed that there are “millions of reasons” why Formula 1 “would love” to keep Pirelli as their tyre supplier, ahead of the battle for 2025. The Italian manufacturer’s current deal with F1 expires at the end of 2024, although head of Pirelli Motorsport Mario Isola has confirmed that
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Esteban Ocon has criticised his own team for fitting him with the Extreme Wet tyres at the Dutch Grand Prix, with the Frenchman admitting that “it was not the right tyre at any moment”. Ocon gave his view that when full-wet tyres are required, it’s typically a sign that the race should be stopped, something
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Fernando Alonso has articulated his concerns over the recent mid-season modification to tyre construction by Pirelli. The change was implemented during the British Grand Prix, aimed to address safety concerns on circuits with elevated speeds. However, it has had an impact on competitive landscape in Formula 1, prompting Alonso’s dissatisfaction. The transition has had a
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Several drivers have called for Pirelli to improve the Extreme Wet weather tyre, following complaints of the cars being too slow when using the rubber. This weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix has seen consistent heavy rain, yet the drivers have tried to avoid using the Extreme Wets. The tyre has done excellently at reducing the amount
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Ahead of a vital vote at the end of July, George Russell has warned the FIA, Formula 1 and all the teams against approving the scrapping of electric tyre blankets, following concerns by the Mercedes driver that the sport isn’t ready yet for it to happen. Russell has tested Pirelli’s proposed 2024 tyres recently in
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Ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has admitted that Formula 1 isn’t “at a position yet” to introduce blanket-free tyres, something the FIA are pushing to bring in next season. Pirelli’s blanket-free tyres have been tested multiple times this season in preparation for their potential introduction next year, with Russell having trialled
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Bridgestone could be set to make a return to Formula 1 as the sport’s official tyre supplier, having left the pinnacle of motorsport at the end of 2010. Italian manufacturer Pirelli have been the sport’s tyre supplier since taking over from Bridgestone in 2011, with Bridgestone having been the sole supplier from 2007 to 2010.
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