All articles tagged with #tyres
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Formula 1
The Canadian Grand Prix features a strategic battle with softer tyres, multiple stops, and potential safety cars, as teams adopt different approaches to gain an advantage, with George Russell on pole and a competitive field including Verstappen and McLarens.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Race
Mercedes performs strongly in Montreal with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli leading in both single lap and long run times, thanks to optimal tyre temperature management. The team’s new rear suspension appears promising, and despite mixed performances from Red Bull and McLaren, the overall pace suggests a competitive weekend. Ferrari faces setbacks after Leclerc's crash, while Williams shows potential with competitive long run times. The focus remains on tyre management and qualifying strategies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Autosport
The upcoming Spanish GP features strategic nuances such as Leclerc's new medium tyres as a potential wildcard, new aero rules affecting car balance and tyre degradation, and a likely two-stop race with tyre choices influenced by track conditions and evolution. Weather remains a wildcard, with rain unlikely but possible, adding further unpredictability to the race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Formula 1 drivers at Interlagos criticized the tyres, describing them as "terrible to drive" and expressing concerns about degradation and overheating. Williams driver Alex Albon complained that the hard compound was unusable and that managing the tyres was a challenge. Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo also highlighted the extreme degradation and blamed the track surface. However, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc stated that the tyre issues were consistent with previous seasons.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FIA
The FIA and Pirelli have discovered a separation in the sidewall of tyres used during Free Practice 1 at the 2023 FIA Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, likely caused by the high-frequency interference between the tyre sidewall and the kerbs. As a result, track limits will be revised, a Practice Familiarisation Session will be held, and tyre analysis will be conducted after the Sprint to determine further action. If the problem persists, a directive will be issued for the Grand Prix, including a maximum tyre life parameter and mandatory pitstops. The FIA and Pirelli will conduct research to find a solution. Due to insufficient tyre data from the Sprint, a mandatory limit of 18 laps of total tyre life per set will be imposed for the Qatar Grand Prix, taking into account the life of already used tyres. Exceeding the tyre life limit will be reported as running in an unsafe condition.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Pirelli, the sole supplier of tires for Formula 1, has responded to complaints from drivers about the performance and behavior of the tires. Pirelli's head of motorsport, Mario Isola, acknowledged the criticism but highlighted the challenges in satisfying all drivers. He mentioned the lack of a clear design brief and the constraints of developing tires that can work without blankets in the future. Isola emphasized the importance of driver feedback but also noted the limitations imposed by testing restrictions and the busy racing calendar.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Formula 1 teams will test a new Pirelli tyre construction in Barcelona, which was originally intended for 2024 but has been fast-tracked due to increasing downforce levels and cornering loads. Each driver will get two extra sets of C1s to be deployed at any point in FP1 or FP2. The new construction won't have any impact on car behaviour, according to Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola. The tyres will be used for a full weekend for the first time at the British GP.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Formula 1
Pirelli is introducing a new regulation that mandates the use of every tyre compound in qualifying and reduces the amount of slick tyres allocated to drivers from 13 to 11 sets over the weekend, with the aim of improving sustainability. Pirelli is also testing a new full wet tyre compound at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which will not require the use of thermal blankets before being used, and will bring two sets of a new slick tyre to Spain for teams to test in FP1 and FP2 before introducing the new slick specification from Silverstone onwards.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
F1 teams are studying the revised regulations for the new sprint race weekend format, which includes the Sprint Shootout qualifying session. The new format will have a compressed Q1/Q2/Q3 qualifying format, with the three sessions running for 12 minutes, 10 minutes, and eight minutes. Drivers can only use medium tyres for SQ1 and SQ2, and for the final session, just a soft. Parc ferme rules will remain in force, and any changes made to the settings before the start of the sprint race mean that the car must start from the back of the grid for the Saturday race as well as Sunday’s main event. The FIA has left the door open to allowing itself to make emergency changes on a specific race weekend without going through the traditional process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRadar
Pirelli has updated its P Zero Race TLR road bike tyres with a new carcass construction that reduces rolling resistance by 24% for a 28mm tyre compared to the previous generation. The new construction uses aramid fibres to provide improved puncture protection and allows for a thinner, more pliant casing. The tyres are available in black or tan wall options, with sizes ranging from 26mm to 32mm depending on spec. Pirelli will also be introducing 35mm and 40mm-wide tyres later this year.