Hamilton wants ‘three steps softer’ tyres
Although this year's championship saw the introduction of the hypersoft tyre, Lewis Hamilton has urged Pirelli to go "three steps softer" in 2019.
Although this year's championship saw the introduction of the hypersoft tyre, Lewis Hamilton has urged Pirelli to go "three steps softer" in 2019.
Quite a few teams suffered from blistering of their Pirelli rubber on Friday, with wear higher than originally expected at Suzuka.
In between practice sessions on Friday, team bosses Cyril Abiteboul, Toto Wolff and Otmar Szafnauer spoke to the media in Sochi, along with Mario Isola from Pirelli.
South Korean tyre company Hankook has confirmed its participation in Formula 1's upcoming tender process for tyres.
Charles Leclerc will have his first taste of Ferrari's 2018 F1 car when he tests for Pirelli at Paul Ricard this week.
Needing to take points off Lewis Hamilton in the title race, Sebastian Vettel has gone aggressive with his tyre choices for the upcoming Russian Grand Prix.
Pirelli are facing competition to remain F1's sole tyre supplier with Jean Todt revealing there has been "more than one" tender put forward.
Although Pirelli are "ready" to face a tyre war should F1 go in that direction, Mario Isola believes having one supplier makes more financial sense.
Pierre Gasly reckons his ability to manage tyres has "improved massively" since his first season in GP2.
Otmar Szafnauer, Toto Wolff and Mario Isola spoke to the media at Friday's FIA team principal press conference.
Formula 1 will swap to 18-inch wheels in 2021 while there is once again talk of banning tyre blankets.
From 2019, the Pirelli's tyre selections for each grand prix will be referred to in a simple manner: 'hard', 'medium' and 'soft'.
Formula 1's top three teams are playing it safe with their tyre choice for the German GP with none banking too heavily on the ultrasoft tyres.
Max Verstappen and conservative don't always go hand-in-hand but that's exactly the approach the Dutchman has taken for the British GP, at least for tyre choice.
As F1 prepares to race Pirelli's thinner tyres in France, Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari have figured out where they went wrong in Spain.
Red Bull have taken a conservative approach to their tyres choices for the upcoming French GP with seven sets of ultrasofts and three softs.
Tyre manufacturers Pirelli will not stay in the sport if Formula 1 stops the pace of its technological innovation and challenges.
Mercedes will be taking three fewer sets of hypersoft tyres than their title challengers Ferrari and Red Bull to Montreal.
Pirelli are expecting this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix will be the usual "one-stop race" despite the degradation of the hypersoft tyres.
While the hypersoft tyres may be the quickest around the Monte Carlo street circuit, Force India believe any team that starts on the ultrasofts will have a "big advantage".
The FIA and FOM have asked Pirelli to simplify their tyre choices for the 2019 season to improve understanding on what compound is being used.
Pirelli have left the supersoft tyre out of the three compound line-up for the German Grand Prix in July.
Pirelli have made it clear that they will not participate in a bidding war to supply tyres to Formula 1.
All 10 teams have loaded up on the new hypersoft tyres which will make their official debut at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Taking pole position in a front row lock-out, Toto Wolff says it is "bollocks" to even suggest that Mercedes have gained an advantage through Pirelli's changed treads.
Pirelli have chosen the new hard tyres for the first time this season at the British Grand Prix.
Mercedes have opted for a conservative tyre approach to the Spanish Grand Prix compared to their rivals Ferrari and Red Bull.
Pirelli have agreed to make changes to their tyres at certain abrasive tracks after a demand came from Mercedes.
Pirelli have revealed the drivers' tyre choices for the Chinese Grand Prix with Mercedes splitting their softt and ultrasoft choices.
The lap record in Monaco is set to be crushed as Pirelli confirmed the hypersoft tyres will be making their debut at the prestigious circuit.