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What Pirelli aims to change on the F1 tyre nobody wants to use

At racing speeds, one of Pirelli’s blue-sidewalled ‘wet’ tyres can displace a remarkable 85 litres of water per second. The problem is that you’re more likely to see a blue moon than witness an F1 wet tyre operating at racing speeds.

Autosport

Pirelli's New P Zero Family Is a Huge Step Forward: Review

Pirelli’s CTO, Piero Misani, says the Italian brand’s new P Zero family reflects a paradigm shift in how tires are designed. A big statement.

Motor1

Why Pirelli is keeping faith with 'difficult' C6 F1 tyre – but admits key area to improve

Pirelli’s new C6 tyre has proved divisive since its much-vaunted introduction in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last month, but Formula 1’s tyre supplier remains committed to the idea of having six dry-weather compounds available.

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Why Pirelli is keeping faith with 'difficult' C6 F1 tyre – but admits it needs to be faster

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The three key F1 factors Ferrari is focused on to win again

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed his squad is bringing an upgrade package over the coming races, but felt there is much more performance in cleaner race weekends, starting with getting on top of Pirelli's tyres.

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Upgrades, tyres, execution: How Ferrari can win again in F1 2025

Autosport

Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test riders and "laboratory bikes"

Pirelli has lined up its first MotoGP test ahead of taking on the tyre supplier role from 2027, with it set to trial its new compounds in Misano in September.

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Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test riders and “laboratory bikes”

The revision of the MotoGP technical regulations for 2027 includes the switch from Michelin tyres to new compounds provided by Italian company Pirelli, which has already been working for several years with the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, in addition to series such as Formula 1.

Motorsport

Why F1 teams face Canadian GP qualifying dilemma over soft and medium tyres

With the softest grade of tyres available for the Canadian Grand Prix, many of Formula 1's drivers and teams are once again unsure which of the compounds are the best option for qualifying in Montreal.

Motorsport

To C5, or not to C5? That is the question for F1 Canadian GP qualifying

Autosport

Tsunoda "knows what's going to happen" if he can't turn around Red Bull F1 form

Yuki Tsunoda hopes that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix will provide something of a "reset" to his 2025 Formula 1 fortunes, as he says he "knows what's going to happen" if he fails to perform.

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Yuki Tsunoda "knows what's going to happen" if he can't turn around Red Bull F1 form

Yuki Tsunoda hopes that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix will provide something of a "reset" to his 2025 Formula 1 fortunes, as he says he "knows what's going to happen" if he fails to perform.

Motorsport

Mercedes at a loss over “very odd” high temperatures issues

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German side walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers.

Motorsport

The "very odd" issue Mercedes is still unable to fix

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German squad walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers.

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Who could replace Max Verstappen at Red Bull if he lands F1 race ban?

Following the incident with George Russell in Barcelona, Max Verstappen is just one penalty point away from serving a one-race ban from a Formula 1 grand prix.

Autosport

Strategy Corner: Why Leclerc’s extra set of new mediums could be a wild card in F1 Spanish GP

The Spanish Grand Prix used to be a byword for dull, processional racing, but that has changed – if only a little – in recent years.

Motorsport

Strategy Corner: Why Charles Leclerc’s extra set of mediums could be an F1 Spanish GP wild card

The Spanish Grand Prix used to be a byword for dull, processional racing, but that has changed – if only a little – in recent years.

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US Tells Pirelli to Stop Outfitting Data-Collecting Tires, Chinese Investors Won’t Back Down

The US warned Pirelli that it will possibly be restricted when selling its Cyber Tyres due to Chinese investors.

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Pirelli tyre compound step set for F1 Belgian GP

Pirelli has announced which tyre compounds will be available for all the remaining rounds for the summer break, with significant changes for the British and Belgian Grands Prix.

Motorsport

Pirelli to trial tyre compound jump at F1 Belgian GP

Pirelli has announced which tyre compounds will be available for all the remaining rounds for the summer break, with significant changes for the British and Belgian Grands Prix.

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Pirelli's Smart Tires May Be in Trouble In the US

Last year, Pirelli introduced the Cyber Tire, a new product designed to revolutionize vehicle dynamics by collecting specific driving data. However, the tire's sensors and software could lead to the United States restricting its sale. Pirelli has a state-owned Chinese investor, and the US has recently taken a strong stance…

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Continental Grand Prix TR Review: Most of the legendary GP5000 performance for nearly half the price

Featuring the same super grippy and fast rolling BlackChili compound but for £40 cheaper, these are an impressive value pair of tyres

Cycling News

Vittoria Rubino V review: Lighter, faster, better, stronger

The latest generation of the popular Rubino tyre doesn’t disappoint, though they are a little tricky to mount.

Motorsport

F1 Monaco GP: Five quick takeaways

Well done to the FIA, F1 and Pirelli. The Monaco Grand Prix was anything but boring, thanks to the new rule introduced following last year's snooze-fest.

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“Genius” required to strategize Monaco’s two-stop rule, says Pirelli

Pirelli motorsport chief Mario Isola is concerned a long safety car period during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix could lead to issues in the pitlane, suggesting it will take a "genius" rather than a strategist to work out how best to attack the race, now that using at least…

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