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Pirelli sets F1 2026 compounds, abandons C6

Pirelli has finalised its five tyre compounds for the 2026 F1 season, deciding against brining its sixth extra soft compound that was introduced this year.

The Italian manufacturer has been working on a range of tyres for the 2026 regulations, which prescribe front tyres that are 25mm narrower than the current specification, while the rears will be made 30mm narrower, in an effort to help save overall weight on the 18-inch tyres.

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