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Pirelli plans C6 tyre changes for 2026 after Max Verstappen’s strong F1 criticism

Pirelli introduced the C6 compound to Formula 1 for the first time this season. The softest tyre in the range was primarily intended for street circuits, but Max Verstappen and some of his colleagues weren't too impressed. Now, the Italian manufacturer says it is prepared to discuss the compound’s shortcomings with Verstappen.  

During the C6’s last outing in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix – where many drivers preferred to save the mediums for qualifying instead of using the softs – Verstappen said the Italian supplier might as well “leave that tyre at home” in the future. 

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