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Pirelli confused why its C6 tyre struggled in F1 Imola GP qualifying

Autosport

Pirelli can't explain why its C6 tyre was so bad in Imola GP qualifying

Pirelli’s new C6 tyre made its maiden appearance as part of the race-weekend at Imola but left everyone, including the tyre supplier itself, baffled when competitors struggled to make it last over a single lap. The two Aston Martin drivers and Mercedes’ George Russell set their best laps in qualifying…

Motorsport

Why Aston Martin's F1 turnaround may be genuine despite Imola GP tyre gamble

A smart tyre choice helped Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualify a shock fifth and eighth for Imola's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. But how genuine is Aston Martin's upgraded performance?

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Why Aston Martin's F1 turnaround is genuine despite Imola GP tyre gamble

A smart tyre choice helped Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualify a shock fifth and eighth for Imola's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. But how genuine is Aston Martin's upgraded performance?

Autosport

Why Pirelli’s new C6 tyre shook up Imola GP qualifying – and how it may impact the race

“Understanding the C6s was difficult,” said Alex Albon after qualifying seventh for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Why Pirelli's new C6 shook up Imola GP qualifying – and how it may change the race

“Understanding the C6s was difficult,” said Alex Albon after qualifying seventh for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton left "devastated" as Ferrari duo miss top 10 in Imola GP qualifying

“We are just P nowhere at the moment,” Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc muttered disconsolately into a waiting Sky Sports F1 microphone after qualifying 11th for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton was 12th and, if the gap between them was more slender than it has been in recent outings, the fact remains that…

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Leclerc “cannot perform miracles”, Hamilton “devastated”: why Ferrari was so slow in F1 Imola GP qualifying

Autosport

“Tricky” new Pirelli C6 tyre doesn’t last a lap of Imola F1 track

Pirelli has taken its new C6 soft-compound tyre to Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, and Williams boss James Vowles has warned that it might not be capable of performing over a full lap of the historic Imola circuit.

Motorsport

Pirelli Has a new Street-Legal Racing Tire for the US. We Tested It

The Pirelli engineers are a bit jealous of us Americans. Speaking at the launch for the new P-Zero family at Monza, they tell us how nice it must be to have a thriving grassroots club-racing and track-day scene in America, and so many great road courses for us to drive.

Motor1

Pirelli Cinturato Velo review: grippy, versatile, and roll well, but come up far wider than advertised.

A brilliant all-road tyre that has fewer speed compromises than similar competitors. Wet weather grip and initial fitting gremlins are worth considering though.

Cycling News

F1’s first and latest pacesetters: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39

Pretty much every single facet of Formula 1 today is unrecognisable versus the shape of grand prix racing at the start of the championship's life – just imagine the idea of Juan Manuel Fangio and Giuseppe Farina sat side-by-side upon a sofa playing the usual social media-friendly parlour games, or…

Autosport

F1 cars from 1950 to 2025: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39

Motorsport

Why Imola F1 race is the acid test for radical tyre plan

Pirelli’s greatest challenge since becoming Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier in 2011 has been to reconcile its brief – to deliver tyres whose performance drops off sharply beyond a given point – with the drivers’ desire to have rubber which they can push on through an entire stint. These two…

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Why Imola F1 race is the acid test for radical tire plan

Pirelli’s greatest challenge since becoming Formula 1’s sole tire supplier in 2011 has been to reconcile its brief – to deliver tires whose performance drops off sharply beyond a given point – with the drivers’ desire to have rubber which they can push on through an entire stint. These two…

Motorsport

“No way” Oscar Piastri’s step up in 2025 is “simply the car”

Despite only being in his third season in Formula 1, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is proving to be something of a revelation. The Australian progressed from rookie to team player, to legitimate championship leader and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes this transformation can't all be attributed to its dominant…

Motorsport

MotoGP bans 2027-spec bike tests until conclusion of 2025 season

The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) announced a series of changes to the 2025 MotoGP World Championship regulations earlier this week. The changes, which took effect on April 29, most notably included the introduction of a test day for riders returning from injury and clarified startline procedures sparked by the…

Motorsport

Strategy Corner: How Max Verstappen can defend against McLaren to win F1 Miami GP

Miami’s temporary circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium is divisive, but the sharp end of the grid for the 2025 grand prix offers tantalising possibilities for an exciting race.

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Strategy Corner: How can Verstappen win F1 Miami GP and will Antonelli play a part?

Miami’s temporary circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium is divisive, but the sharp end of the grid for the 2025 grand prix offers tantalising possibilities for an exciting race.

Cycling News

The Traka mega tech gallery: Mountain bike tech, custom bikes, and hyper-expensive builds

At The Traka the amateur bikes are just as interesting as the pro ones, so here's over one hundred images to really get your teeth into

Autosport

What's at stake at F1's Miami Grand Prix

After a brutal stretch of five races in six weeks, teams have been able to take stock and regroup for the second sprint weekend of the year at the Miami Autodrome. Here are the key storylines to look out for.

Autosport

Why F1 drivers dislike the Miami GP circuit and how it could be improved

“It’s probably at the bottom of my list of preferred circuits,” said Lewis Hamilton, the dismissive tone and matching facial expression indicating that no elucidation would be forthcoming.

Motorsport

Miami GP circuit: why F1 drivers still dislike it, and how it could be improved

“It’s probably at the bottom of my list of preferred circuits,” said Lewis Hamilton, the dismissive tone and matching facial expression indicating that no elucidation would be forthcoming. Pity the poor scribbler who had clearly accepted a commission from some outlet or other to write a story talking up the Miami…

Autosport

Pirelli set for MotoGP tyre test at Aragon before 2027 debut

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli is preparing to test the new compounds it is developing for MotoGP during an event in Spain later this year, Autosport has learned.

Motorsport

Pirelli to test MotoGP tires in Aragon ahead of 2027 debut

Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is preparing to test the new compounds it is developing for MotoGP during an event in Spain later this year, Motorsport.com has learned. The test will see five manufacturers trial new compounds that Pirelli is developing ahead of its MotoGP debut in 2027.

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