Tags: Pirelli
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Teams ‘scratching heads’ over 2021 tyre use
Pirelli’s new tyre compounds for 2021 will leave teams with plenty of “head-scratching” in how to maximise them.
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Pirelli admit poor communication over 2021 tyre test
Pirelli believe poor communication over the purpose of their 2021 tyres and the testing of them led to heavy criticism from the drivers.
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Hamilton: F1 needs a tyre war to push Pirelli
Disappointed with Pirelli’s 2021 tyres, Lewis Hamilton has urged Formula 1 to go back to the days of tyre wars and bring in a second supplier.
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Pirelli warned 2021 tyres weren’t a revolution
Pirelli “warned” the teams that its 2021 tyres would not be a revolution as they changed the construction, not the compound.
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Hamilton critical of Pirelli’s 2021 tyres
Lewis Hamilton was biting his tongue when it came to a review of the 2021 prototype Pirelli tyres that are being tested in Bahrain.
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Pirelli F1 boss tests positive for COVID-19
Pirelli’s Formula 1 boss Mario Isola returned a positive COVID-19 test on race day at the Turkish Grand Prix.
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Pirelli told of resurfacing too late to change tyres
Slipping and sliding at the Istanbul Park, Pirelli boss Mario Isola says they were told about the resurfacing of the track when it was too late to change the tyre compounds.
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Pirelli fear full 18-inch tyre test not possible
Pirelli are concerned that they won’t be able to conduct a full testing programme in 2021 for the upcoming 18-inch tyres.
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Pirelli: Istanbul Park not a ‘high severity’ track
Despite Turn 8 and the high-speed nature of the circuit, Pirelli says simulations show Istanbul Park is not particularly severe on tyres.
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Pirelli’s confirmed 2021 tyres to be run this year
Following the prototype 2021 tyre test in FP2 for the Portuguese Grand Prix, all F1 teams will get to sample the real thing in Bahrain or Abu Dhabi.
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Renault warned after Ricciardo tyre mix-up
Renault have received a warning after using an erroneous tyre on Daniel Ricciardo’s car during the FP2 Pirelli 2021 prototype test at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
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Pirelli confirm tyre prototype test in Portugal
Pirelli have confirmed details for the FP2 testing of their 2021 F1 prototype tyres at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
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Pirelli changing tyre allocation for Istanbul and Portimao
More hard tyres are to be taken to the upcoming races in Istanbul and Portimao, Pirelli chief Mario Isola has confirmed.
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Pirelli: We ‘listen’ to drivers’ tyre wishes
Pirelli have insisted they do take on board the views of drivers when manufacturing their F1 tyres – after Lewis Hamilton suggested they don’t.
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Pirelli welcome further downforce restrictions
Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola welcomes the FIA’s move to reduce downforce levels on the F1 cars further for 2021.
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Pirelli postpone 2021 tyre prototype tests
Pirelli’s FP2 testing of its 2021 prototype has been postponed until later this season to allow time for more evaluation of the tyres.
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Pirelli launch ‘360 degree’ tyre investigation
With three drivers suffering tyre failures in the final two laps of the British GP, Pirelli will “analyse everything 360 degrees”.
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Pirelli reveal compounds for first eight rounds
Pirelli have announced which tyres they will be bringing to the first eight races of the 2020 season, and there is a twist.
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Pirelli believes tyres can last two more seasons
Pirelli are confident that the current tyres can hold out for two more years thanks to the downforce-limiting measures.
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New tyre testing made compulsory for teams
The FIA have adjusted the sporting regulations to state that new tyre testing will be compulsory for teams this season on Pirelli’s request.
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Standard allocation of tyres for 2020 season
Formula 1’s plans to host 18 grands prix in five months could mean a change to the tyre rule with Pirelli offering a “standard allocation” across the board.
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Pirelli are ‘everywhere’, can they fit in the F1 ‘bubble’?
Pirelli’s motorsport chief Mario Isola says it will be hard for the company to comply with social distancing when the season starts because they are “everywhere”.
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Former Pirelli boss brands Formula 1 ‘desperate’
Paul Hembery, Pirelli’s former motorsport boss, has lashed out at Formula 1’s plans to start the 2020 season in July.
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Pirelli delay 18-inch tyre tests until 2021
With the 18-inch tyres now delayed until 2022, Pirelli have pushed back their scheduled tests to next year.
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Pirelli scrap 1800 tyres after Aus GP cancellation
Pirelli have confirmed that 1800 tyres were scrapped after the cancellation of the Australian GP, but they did have a new purpose.
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Leclerc kicks off 2020 testing for Pirelli
Charles Leclerc is the first driver to officially test a Formula 1 car this year, putting in the laps during a Pirelli tyre test.
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Pirelli prototype tyres unlikely to appear at races again
Pirelli’s motorsport boss Mario Isola says they are unlikely to test prototype tyres on race weekends again.
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Pirelli won’t trial protype tyres at race weekends
Pirelli may trial new compounds of the same tyre during 2020 practices but they won’t test protypes for 2021 revealed Mario Isola.
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All team to build mule cars for 18-inch tyre tests
Swapping to 18-inch tyres for the 2021 season, Pirelli was given a welcome boost with news that all 10 teams will build mule cars to help with the testing.
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Pirelli anticipate more predictable races in 2020
Pirelli chief Mario Isola thinks the decision to snub the 2020 tyre compounds has taken away some of the unpredictability for the season ahead.