In F1, there aren’t many things that are exactly the same for all teams. The drivers are all unique, as are their steering wheels, setup choices, car floors and even the rear wings. In fact, most parts on or in the cars are different from that of rival vehicles.
But there is one constant among all 10 teams on the grid: the tires. Pirelli has been the sole tire supplier to F1 since 2011. Founded more than 150 years ago in Milan, Italy, Pirelli has an essential but often overlooked job in the championship. The company’s motorsport efforts are headed up by charismatic Italian Mario Isola, who sat down to discuss his role, the importance of the tires in F1, sustainability among manufacturers and more.
Courtesy of Pirelli
