Many are calling the 2012 F1 season a lottery but on close inspection it's quite clear that it isn't. Pirelli's apparently mysterious tyres have been cited as... read more »

McLaren sporting director Sam Michael has dismissed the notion that Jenson Button is more sensitive to the Pirelli tyres than team-mate Lewis Hamilton 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 »

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

The third consecutive street circuit on this year’s Formula One calendar, the Grand Prix of Europe, contains the highest number of corners of any track all year (25) and is... 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 »

Sergio Perez sought advice from Ferrari's driver academy head Luca Baldisserri prior to the Canadian Grand Prix following four pointless races. The Mexican driver... 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 »

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 »

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 »

The ease in which Lewis Hamilton overtook Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso in the closing stages of the Canadian GP has re-opened the DRS debate. Watching Hamilton battling... 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 »

Red Bull Racing believes Formula 1 teams may never totally get on top of the tyres this season - as a number of outfits chase the secret to having both good qualifying... 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 »

Pedro de la Rosa was particularly optimistic heading into the Canadian Grand Prix, having out-qualified both Marussias in a car which was looking after its tyres particularly... read more »

Sebastian Vettel said a switch to a two-stop race seven laps from the end of the Canadian Grand Prix was the right call after a gamble on a one-stop programme failed to yield... read more »

Nico Rosberg, 6th: "Sixth place is a decent result today and it's important for both me and the team to keep scoring points for the championship and maintain our... read more »

Lewis Hamilton, 1st: “It’s a phenomenal sensation to come back to Canada and put on a performance like we did today. This win feels as good as my... read more »