Nico Rosberg sounds very confident ahead of this weekend’s European grand prix on the streets of Valencia. The breakthrough Shanghai winner, who also finished second... read more »

Mark Gillan, Chief Operations Engineer: Following the last two sets of race results we are keen to continue to demonstrate our team's improvement and ensure both cars come... read more »

Paul Hembery: "Valencia could not present a bigger contrast to the street circuits that have come before it: the track is faster and the temperatures higher, with plenty... read more »

Paul Hembery is backing Michael Schumacher, one of Pirelli's first critics, to achieve success at the upcoming European GP in Valencia... read more »

The European Grand Prix could see the eighth different winner in as many races this season in the form of Michael Schumacher read more »

Challenging characteristics make Grand Prix of Europe a tough one to call for tyres. read more »

We are expecting a fairly straightforward race, with either two or three stops depending on which tactics the teams use, although one team tried a one-stopper last year. read more »

Although the behaviour of this year’s Pirelli tyres has resulted in much action during Grands Prix, the tyre manufacturer is sure that qualifying will still be the... read more »

Europe preview quotes: Pirelli read more »

Michael Schumacher should be considered as a serious candidate to become Formula 1's eighth winner in Valencia this weekend - judging by his performance on the streets of... read more »

Kamui Kobayashi admits Sauber face an uncertain time in Valencia as they don't know how their C31 or its Pirelli tyres will deal with the heat... read more »

Kamui Kobayashi: "In Valencia it is usually very hot. I personally like that, but it is difficult to say what it means for the car and the tyres. It will be tough, that... read more »

Bernie Ecclestone has declared himself delighted with the 2012 season so far. So far, the unpredictable races – with an unprecedented seven different drivers winning... read more »

McLaren are reportedly able to adjust the temperature of their tyres through an adjustable opening on the wheel hub. Such a system would be useful this season given the... read more »

Q. When did you realise on Sunday that a podium place was within grasp? Peter Sauber: Not until late on in the race. Sergio had started from 15th on the grid, so you... read more »

Peter Sauber says Formula 1 has never been as exciting as it is at present in the 20 years he's been involved in the sport. The Sauber team has scored two podium finishes... read more »

Pirelli expects Formula 1's leading teams to now stamp their authority on the remainder of the season - with only limited chances now of a repeat of shock results like... read more »

Nico Rosberg says he has "no idea" which way the Championship is heading but reckons the Pirelli tyres will have a big say in the outcome... read more »

Former F1 team boss Giancarlo Minardi says Pirelli are having too great a say in this year's Championship... read more »

Gian Carlo Minardi adds his take on a 2012 F1 campaign unfolding seemingly at the will of its tyres. read more »

Former team owner Gian Carlo Minardi gives his opinion on the seventh race of the 2012 season, a season seemingly to be decided by tyres and who best manages them. read more »

Pirelli's Paul Hembery has hinted at the possibility of introducing a fifth compound in 2013. The Italian company currently supplies four slick compounds - super soft,... read more »

Red Bull boss Christian Horner admits that his team haven't yet quite come to terms with the Pirelli tyres in what has been a "complex" season... read more »

Paul Hembery has hinted that Pirelli could look to introduce a fifth tyre compound for the 2013 season read more »

Sergio Pérez is one of, if not the, best driver on the current grid in terms of understanding the 2012 tyres. That is the view of Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director... read more »