Pirelli is happy it has delivered what F1 requested as the sport looks into its new era. A major part of the laptime boost for 2017 is thanks to Pirelli’s ...
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Pirelli to monitor pressures in-race from Monaco
F1 is fast-tracking a system whereby Pirelli and the governing FIA can monitor cars’ tyre pressures live during a race. Last week, we reported rumours some teams may have found ...
Read More »Teams using trick to reduce tyre pressures
Rumours some teams have found a loophole around Pirelli’s minimum tyre pressure rules are doing the rounds in the Barcelona paddock. Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt claims McLaren ...
Read More »Pirelli now close to FIA contract – Hembery
Pirelli is now edging close to finally sealing its new deal to stay in F1 beyond the end of this season. The deal with Bernie Ecclestone is already done for ...
Read More »Tyre rules have spiced up F1 – Hembery
Pirelli is sure the new tyre selection rules have succeeded in spicing up F1. Although the rules are complex, teams and drivers are essentially now allowed to choose three compounds ...
Read More »Pirelli ‘delighted’ to talk tyres with F1 drivers
F1 seems on track for faster tyres in 2017, as Pirelli welcomes the opportunity to meet with disgruntled drivers next week. Although earlier a supporter of the controversial era of ...
Read More »Pirelli to help fans with live tyre information
Pirelli is looking to tackle the complexity of the new tyre rules for 2016 by divulging more live information to the public during races. With the sport looking to spice ...
Read More »Drivers want cockpit protection for 2017 – Wurz
F1 drivers have agreed that the sport should implement better cockpit protection for 2017. Alex Wurz, president of the safety-oriented Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), told the BBC: “The research ...
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