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Russell: Pirelli's new F1 tyres for 2026 are "quite a step worse"

Mercedes driver George Russell believes Formula 1 is in danger of reducing the quality of its Pirelli tyres when the new rules commence in 2026.

The championship is set to overhaul its technical regulations next year, which includes introducing tyres that are narrower – by 25mm at the front and 30mm at the rear - than the current rubber.

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