Contrary to expectations, we did not see any graining today, while with the dry compounds we saw quite significant degradation, but it is too early to have a clear idea... read more »

With F1 teams having done a lot of pre-event work in the simulator based on information from both Pirelli and the FIA, they were caught out when they arrived at the circuit on... read more »

Pirelli Formula 1 Chief Engineer Simone Berra believes that Shanghai is “like a new circuit” as Formula 1 prepares for its first visit to China since 2019. The Shanghai... read more »

For the drivers, the teams and indeed for Pirelli, it's pretty much a matter of starting from scratch, given that the data references for Shanghai are very vague. read more »

While Red Bull and Max Verstappen had the edge which allowed them to secure the win with relative ease, behind them there were some great battles, not just on track but also on... read more »

Formula One's sole tyre supplier Pirelli forecasts a two-stop strategy for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix given the high-speed, ultra-fast nature of the Suzuka track... read more »

Pirelli wishes to talk with the FIA over the new rule which compromises running in wet conditions. read more »

Teams all too frequently bin off one of the choices - either because the soft is too aggressive, the medium falls into no-man's land, or the hard is too conservative - but... read more »

There's a clear favourite for tomorrow, but there are still plenty of unknown factors at play, starting with strategy. read more »

Watch the lap that secured pole position for world champion Max Verstappen at Suzuka International Racing Course in Japan as the Red Bull Racing driver continued his streak... read more »

The last race at the Shanghai circuit was held in 2019, before COVID-19 triggered an extended absence from the country.Since then, the F1 technical regulations have changed... read more »

Pirelli intends to hold discussions with the FIA and Formula 1 teams over the rule that contributed to limited running in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. The... read more »

The most striking piece of data was how much quicker the lap times were compared to the previous Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

A new way of allocating wet-weather rubber for 2024 meant teams were reluctant to use any intermediate tyres in Suzuka's damp FP2 session because they wanted to save them... read more »

This weekend sees Formula One return to the high-speed track of Suzuka with the sport's sole tyre supplier Pirelli bringing the three hardest compounds to Japan.... read more »

In an interesting departure from the usual anodyne preview, Pirelli tells that tale of Ernest Degner, the German motorcycle racer after whom two of Suzuka's infamous... read more »

It looked for a while as though everything was in place to produce a surprise, at least in qualifying, but in the end, Max Verstappen laid down the law once again. read more »

Sit back and enjoy this incredible lap as Max Verstappen took pole in Melbourne to continue his fine form into F1 season. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com... read more »

Formula One's tyre manufacturer Pirelli have brought the three softest compounds of its 2024 tyre range to Melbourne with the C5 compound making its debut at the... read more »

Traditionally, the event has been seen as a one-stopper, but this year Pirelli opted to go a step softer than previously and bring its C3, C4 and C5 compounds in an attempt to... read more »

We expected the graining that was quite noticeable today on the Medium and Soft, as well as the significant track evolution from one session to the next. read more »

Pirelli has confirmed that it will bring its softest tyre compounds for this weekend’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, including the scarcely used C5 compound. The move means... read more »

As F1 teams have fully understood the new ground-effect regulations, they have found ways to increase the downforce and better manipulate outwash to improve their... read more »

Formula 1 is scheduled to remain running 18-inch tyres when the sport undergoes its radical overhaul in 2026 amid Pirelli’s choice to oppose a switch to 16 inches. The last... read more »

The smaller rim size was under consideration largely as part of ongoing efforts by the FIA to reduce the overall weight of the 2026 cars.However, the change was opposed by... read more »