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What was the Bahrain GP's best strategy?

High incidences of thermal degradation offered plenty of strategic variation at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, as all three of Pirelli's nominated tyre compounds came into play during the course of the race.

Autosport

Why mandatory pitstops won't improve F1 racing

Beware those who declare simple solutions to complex problems.

Autosport

Why Verstappen fears "severe" tyre deg deficit to McLaren in Bahrain

Although Max Verstappen chalked up a decisive victory over the McLarens at last week's Japanese Grand Prix, he believes the higher-degradation properties of the Bahrain circuit will ensure Red Bull is in for a much tougher weekend.

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Kumho's New Performance Tire Might Make You Rethink Those Michelins: Review

Kumho is attempting to claw its way into the performance tire market with a new line of Ecsta rubber, launched late last year. The Ecsta Sport A/S, the Sport, and the Sport S make some big promises, with the brand telling media it outperforms big-name tires from tiremakers like Michelin,…

Motor1

Strategy corner - What to look out for in F1's 2025 Chinese GP

Following a rainy Australian Grand Prix, a bone-dry race at Shanghai was supposed to be much more straightforward. But Saturday morning's sprint has shown that the tyres will make mastering China anything but simple.

Motorsport

Rivals in dark as Lando Norris strikes gold with McLaren’s tyre alchemy

Muttering in pit lane over how F1 team have found such a sweet spot between aerodynamics and tyre wear

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'I wonder where it's going to stop' - Mathieu van der Poel weighs in on Cyclingnews tyre width test

Dutchman admits being a late adopter but will switch to wider tyres at this year's Classics

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F1 teams suffer freight delays for Chinese GP

Several Formula 1 teams have had their freight delayed from Australia to China meaning preparations have been held up for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Autosport

Forget 28mm, much wider tyres are coming

Cyclingnews finds saving of over 75 watts on cobbled roads, even with aerodynamics accounted for

Cycling News

Why is it so difficult for F1 drivers to race in the wet?

Every generation of racing driver has its supreme talent. Seldom is the difference between this individual and their peers more manifest than when conditions are wet or changeable, goes the established wisdom.

Autosport

The strategies to expect in the Australian GP whether it rains or shines

There are three strategy scenarios possible for Formula 1’s 2025 Australian Grand Prix, but they all depend on how and when the forecast rain hits the Albert Park track on Sunday.

Autosport

Hutchinson Blackbird Race road tyre review: Faster, lighter, grippier, and still great value

The Hutchinson Blackbird Race improves on every aspect of the previous Blackbird, while sacrificing some longevity. However the sizes are still limited

Cycling News

Pirelli to produce special caps for winning F1 drivers at 14 events in 2025

Pirelli has announced that it will supply colourful special edition podium caps at 14 of the 24 2025 Formula 1 grands prix – a big departure from its previous design successful drivers would wear in the post-race celebration ceremony.

Motorsport

Michelin Is Finally Exiting MotoGP as Pirelli Takes the Lead, and It’s Good for Everyone

It's been agonizing to watch Michelin sponsor MotoGP for the past few years. Tire pressure problems were the most talked about topic, before becoming a taboo, off-limits subject. Either way, it didn't paint Michelin in a good light.

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Why Michelin has given up on MotoGP

Michelin has explained it is set to leave the MotoGP championship because Dorna wanted to have the same supplier for all of its series, which the French marque disagreed with.

Autosport

Michelin explains reasons why it has departed MotoGP

Michelin has explained it is set to leave the MotoGP championship because Dorna wanted to have the same supplier for all of its series, which the French marque disagreed with.

Autosport

Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP's tyre supplier in 2027

Pirelli will become MotoGP’s official tyre manufacturer from 2027 to 2031, after Michelin’s current deal ends.

Motorsport

Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP’s tyre supplier in 2027

Pirelli will become MotoGP’s official tyre manufacturer from 2027 to 2031, after Michelin’s current deal ends.

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Cycling Weekly

Ribble Allroad SL R: a lot of bike for the money but can aero and endurance really make good bedfellows?

The Allroad SL R has a good stab at combining two genres, but is its character coherent enough?

Motorsport

Pirelli defends 2026 F1 tyres amid Russell criticism

Pirelli has defended its new, smaller F1 tyres for 2026 and revealed it had given teams the option to stick with current tyre size, after George Russell criticised the new rubber.

Motorsport

Bahrain's rain leaves most teams stranded on Day 2 of F1 testing

Formula 1’s 2025 pre-season test in Bahrain has been hit by further logistics shambles in two days – as rain temporarily left only two teams able to run midway through Thursday’s first session.

Autosport

How wet weather in the desert left some teams temporarily stranded at Bahrain testing

Formula 1’s 2025 pre-season test in Bahrain has been hit by a second logistics shambles in two days – as rain temporarily left only two teams able to run midway through Thursday’s first session.

Autosport

What to watch out for on Day 2 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing

Follow live text coverage of the Bahrain pre-season test here.

Autosport

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.

Autosport

What to watch out for on Day 1 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing

Follow live text coverage of the Bahrain pre-season test here

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