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How Pirelli tyre limit will work at F1 Qatar GP

Teams are restricted to 25 laps per stint at this weekend's F1 Qatar GP

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How Pirelli’s 25-lap F1 tyre limit will work at the Qatar GP

Teams are restricted to 25 laps per stint at this weekend's F1 Qatar GP

Motorsport

Pirelli doesn't know what the best F1 strategy is for Las Vegas GP

A wet qualifying session and unrepresentative practice outings mean teams head into the F1 Las Vegas GP with little data

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Why Pirelli is unsure about the best strategy for F1 Las Vegas GP

A wet qualifying session and unrepresentative practice outings mean teams head into the F1 Las Vegas GP with little data

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Why Pirelli's downforce simulations don’t tell the full story of F1’s 2026 pecking order

Early downforce predictions of F1 teams for 2026 varied significantly. But Pirelli explains why those figures say little about the competitive order

Motorsport

Why Pirelli's intriguing downforce simulations can't reveal the F1 2026 pecking order

Early downforce predictions of F1 teams for 2026 varied significantly. But Pirelli explains why those figures say little about the competitive order

Autosport

Strategy Corner: Why one F1 tyre compound is out of play for Brazil GP

Cool conditions are impacting tyre strategies for today’s Interlagos race

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Pirelli open-minded about 2026 rule changes, including two mandatory pitstops in F1

Could two mandatory stops make F1 races more exciting? The topic is back on the table for 2026, and tyre supplier Pirelli is open to the idea but stresses there are practical considerations to weigh

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Two mandatory pitstops in F1? Pirelli open-minded about 2026 rule change options

Could two mandatory stops make F1 races more exciting? The topic is back on the table for 2026, and tyre supplier Pirelli is open to the idea but stresses there are practical considerations to weigh

Motorsport

Strategy corner: How can Piastri recover, and is Norris at threat?

The Mexico GP is expected to be a slam-dunk one-stop, but the race start will provide some uncertainty

Autosport

Strategy corner: Tactical uncertainty means F1 US GP is wide open

A variety of strategies are available to the teams and drivers at Austin, meaning the outcome of the race might be harder to predict than it looks

Autosport

Pirelli plans C6 tyre changes after Verstappen criticism

The Italian tyre manufacturer is open to discussing Max Verstappen’s complaints about the softest C6 tyre, although the compound won’t make a return to the track this year

Autosport

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

The Italian tyre manufacturer is open to discussing Verstappen’s complaints about the softest C6 tyre, although the compound won’t make a return to the track this year

Motorsport

Strategy corner: Shaken-up grid has a perverse effect on F1 Azerbaijan GP

Several drivers are out of position on the grid at the Azerbaijan GP, owing to yesterday's incident-packed F1 qualifying session – but most have a wider variety of tyres to choose from as a result

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Analysis: How Verstappen adapted to Baku's changing conditions to beat Sainz to F1 pole

While Carlos Sainz had hoped his Azerbaijan GP provisional pole lap would hold out, Max Verstappen eclipsed his old adversary for pole. Here's where the Dutchman found the time

Motorsport

Strategy corner: The options giving teams hope in a route one F1 Italian GP

While a one-stop strategy appears nailed on for all at the Italian GP, there is a degree of latitude that could enable some F1 teams to pull off a surprise

Autosport

Strategy corner: The variations giving teams hope in a constrained F1 Italian GP

While a one-stop strategy appears nailed on for all at the Italian GP, there is a degree of latitude that could enable some F1 teams to pull off a surprise

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Strategy corner – How rain could upend F1 Dutch GP tactics

Despite tyre compounds a step softer than last year, and an increase in the pitlane speed limit, the need to protect track position is steering teams towards a one-stop race even if it is slower

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Strategy corner - How rain could upend F1 Dutch GP tactics

Despite tyre compounds a step softer than last year, and an increase in the pitlane speed limit, the need to protect track position is steering teams towards a one-stop race even if it is slower

Autosport

Why drivers rarely use F1’s wet tyres, and how Pirelli plans to improve them

Seeing full wets in action during a race weekend has become a rare sight in Formula 1. The main reason for that is visibility, as when there’s significantly more water than – let's say – was seen during the British GP at Silverstone, high levels of spray greatly hinder visibility…

Motorsport

Why F1 drivers don't like Pirelli’s wet tyres, and how it plans to fix them

Motorsport

The challenges Pirelli faces developing all-new 2026 F1 tyres

It’s well known that Formula 1 will adopt a completely new set of regulations in 2026 - but this overhaul also includes new tyres

Autosport

Why developing the all-new F1 tyres for 2026 is so challenging

The 2026 revolution in Formula 1 doesn’t just involve new cars and a different engine formula. It also includes an entirely new generation of tyres - an element that plays a crucial role in modern F1.

Motorsport

Strategy corner - How teams will tackle cold, rainy weather at F1's British GP

A morning shower at Silverstone had just abated by the time we put pen to paper. Rain was forecast throughout the Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend but, apart from the odd droplet, it held off until Sunday morning.

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Strategy corner: How teams will tackle cold conditions and possible rain at F1's British GP

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