Jenson Button believes the switch to Pirelli tyres in Formula 1 will play into his hands this year - after sensing the new rubber suits his driving style well. read more »

Jenson Button took to the track for the first time this season on the final day of testing at Valencia and said he was "quite happy" with the Pirelli tyres read more »

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After the first days using the new Pirelli tyres, the general consensus is that the tyres will degrade much quicker than last year¿s Bridgestones... read more »

Formula 1's leading drivers are predicting tough times in dealing with tyres this year after witnessing high levels of degradation with the new Pirelli rubber in testing... read more »

Robert Kubica believes the new Pirelli tyres will require a more delicate touch they degrade at a quicker rate than the old Bridgestones read more »

Paul di Resta continued the Force India F1 Team's winter testing programme at the Valencia permanent circuit today, completing more than 100 laps of the 3.92km Spanish... read more »

Double F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso might have got his testing schedule with Ferrari off to a positive start in Valencia, but the Spaniard has admitted he is not without... read more »

Yesterday, the Williams F1 Team started testing yesterday at the Valencia track in an interim livery. After the first day of testing, Sam Michael talked about the work done at... read more »

Tuesday in Valencia saw new Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli enjoy its first day of winter testing following as a series of private tests with a 2009 Toyota. The company's... read more »

Rubens Barrichello discusses his first thoughts on the FW33, Pirelli tyres and the new driver steering wheels... read more »

Returning to the sport for the first time in almost two decades, Pirelli may have bitten off more than it can chew if rumblings in the paddock are to be believed. read more »

Pedro de la Rosa, who was dropped by Sauber towards the end of last season, will remain as Pirelli's official test driver in 2011 read more »

Pedro de la Rosa is set to remain as Pirelli's official test driver in 2011, as Formula 1's new tyre supplier closes in on finalising its development plans for the... read more »

Following its launch this morning at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Red Bull Racing’s RB7 completed 93 laps today, on its first day of testing. The team used the... read more »

With the launch of the McLaren Mercedes F1 Team's 2011 chassis scheduled for this Friday, this week’s three-day test at Valencia centres on Pirelli tyre development... read more »

Gary Paffett is happy with the performance increase of Pirelli’s new-for-2011 Formula 1 tyres, with the Englishman having launched McLaren’s pre-season testing programme in... read more »

McLaren test driver Gary Paffett reckons Pirelli's tyres have made great strides since the first group test on the new rubber last winter, having focused on tyre work... read more »

The tight and twisty Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia hosts the official opening day of the 2011 Formula One season tomorrow and the debut of Pirelli's new PZero tyres,... read more »

Hispania Racing's Team Principal Colin Kolles is upbeat about his teams chances and is glad to get his drivers some track time with the Pirelli tyres as of the first... read more »

Felipe Massa talks KERS, Pirelli tyres, physical fitness and, of course, equality within the Ferrari camp... read more »

After a difficult 2010 season, Felipe Massa is expecting an improvement in pace as the grid changes from Bridgestones to Pirelli's. And with the new supplier issuing a... read more »

Felipe Massa is confident he will be back on form in the new Ferrari F150 and that the 2011 Pirelli tyres will be more to his liking read more »

Lucas di Grassi has rebuffed gossip that he could be appointed Pirelli’s official test driver for the 2011 season, having lost his Virgin Racing seat to Jérôme d’Ambrosio.  read more »

Virgin Racing refugee Lucas di Grassi is being tipped to land a development role with Pirelli in 2011. read more »