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Pirelli mystified as F1 teams reject chance to race blanket-free inters

Earlier this year, the teams agreed to allow blanket-free full wets from the Emilia Romagna GP onwards.

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Mercedes a potential Canadian GP strategy outlier as F1 tyre sets returned

The disrupted weekend at Montreal, with FP1 effectively wiped out by CCTV problems and rain impacting Saturday’s running, has left teams facing more uncertainties on strategy.

Motorsport

Mercedes a potential F1 strategy outlier as Canadian GP tyre sets returned

The disrupted weekend at Montreal, with FP1 effectively wiped out by CCTV problems and rain impacting Saturday’s running, has left teams facing more uncertainties on strategy.

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Red Bull: New Pirelli F1 tyres for Silverstone will have “modest” impact

The new tyres derived from Pirelli’s 2024 testing programme have been introduced in order to deal with higher than expected load levels as teams have developed their cars and added downforce.

Autosport

F1 teams set to trial new Pirelli tyre in Barcelona

The new tyres are a response by Pirelli to increasing downforce levels and cornering loads, and represent a fast-tracking of a construction that was originally intended for 2024.

Autosport

Leclerc: Left front tyres will be “crying” at revised Barcelona circuit

The chicane before the last corner has been removed from the layout creating a high-speed run through what are now Turns 13 and 14 that puts extra stress on the tyres.

Autosport

How Imola tyre trial could offer path to better racing in F1

With drivers forced to use the hard (Q1), medium (Q2) and soft (Q3) compounds in the three sessions on Saturday, rather than having complete free choice, it could serve to shake things up in terms of the fight for grid positions.

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Pirelli to introduce tougher new F1 tyre construction from British GP

Amid the backdrop of teams having started to unlock dramatic gains in downforce with the 2023 cars, Pirelli feels it makes sense to intervene and introduce stronger tyres in time for the Silverstone race in July.

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Pirelli will introduce tougher new F1 tyre construction from British GP

Autosport

What is really going on with Miami’s Formula 1 track surface

Such was the determination to get things sorted for this year that Miami F1 chiefs brought in famed track design company Tilke to resurface the Hard Rock Stadium venue.

Autosport

F1 abandons LED wheel cover plan for 2024

The idea of cars running LED wheel covers to display extra information to fans has been considered for several years, and the option was even there in the rules for them to be introduced for racing if the technology was ready.

Autosport

F1 abandons LED wheel cover light system plan for 2024

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Pirelli encouraged by blanket-free F1 tyre test, drivers' views mixed

Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and AlphaTauri all took part in the test with the latest constructions as Pirelli continues to push towards the change, with a final decision on 2024 to be made following a crucial test at Silverstone in July.

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Pirelli’s race to improve the tyres Hamilton called “dangerous”

Will Formula 1 run as originally planned without tyre blankets in 2024, or will the move branded “dangerous” by Lewis Hamilton be postponed or even dropped?

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Lewis Hamilton sent defiant response by Pirelli after F1 star's "dangerous" complaints

Mercedes F1 star Hamilton is one of a few drivers who have voiced their concerns about the plan to ditch tyre warmers, but Pirelli chief Mario Isola has moved to ease those worries

Autosport

F1 tyre blanket ban set for crunch vote after British Grand Prix

Formula 1's plans to ban tyre blankets from 2024 will face a final vote involving teams, the FIA and FOM after this year's British Grand Prix in July.

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Pirelli make major change to F1 tyres for 2023 season amid 'too slow' concerns

Pirelli current supply five different tyre compounds and dictate to the team which three can be used for any given race weekend, but a significant change will be made for next season

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Pirelli reveals 30% increase in F1 overtakes from 2021 to 2022

Pirelli has revealed there was a 30% increase in the number of overtakes completed by drivers in Formula 1 this year under the revised technical regulations.

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F1 set to abandon plan to lower tyre blanket temperatures for 2023

The plan to lower Formula 1 tyre blanket temperatures from 70°C to 50°C for 2023 is being re-evaluated and is likely to be dropped.

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The chemicals, emotions and designs that explain F1’s rain problem

Formula 1’s rain delays in Singapore and Japan have served to re-open the debate about whether or not the series has a wet weather problem.

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F1 to extend practice at Japanese, USA GPs for tyre testing

Formula 1's second free practice sessions at the Japanese and United States Grands Prix are to be extended for extra tyre testing.

Autosport

F1 to trial DRS through Zandvoort banking in Dutch GP FP1

Formula 1 will revisit the use of DRS through Zandvoort's banked final corner in practice for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Pirelli plans stronger F1 front tyre for 2023 to dial out understeer

Pirelli plans to introduce a stronger front tyre next year to reduce the understeer that a number of Formula 1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, don’t like with the current cars.

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Pirelli: Verstappen/Sainz duel proof 2022 F1 tyres work for racing

Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz’s thrilling battle for victory at the end of the Canadian Grand Prix is proof that Formula 1’s 2022 tyres are delivering close racing, reckons Pirelli.

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Pirelli defends wet F1 tyres after Monaco GP criticism

Pirelli has defended its wet weather Formula 1 tyres in the wake of strong criticism from Sebastian Vettel and Jos Verstappen after the Monaco Grand Prix.

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