McLaren espera que Ferrari y Red Bull saquen ventaja de las pruebas en mojado de Pirelli antes del GP de Canadá

24 de mayo de 2026

Reportado por IA

El jefe del equipo McLaren, Andrea Stella, considera que Ferrari y Red Bull tienen una ventaja de cara al Gran Premio de Canadá, donde podría haber lluvia, tras haber completado sesiones de desarrollo de neumáticos de mojado de Pirelli a principios de este año.

Stella señaló que las pruebas de los equipos proporcionan datos útiles sobre el comportamiento de la unidad de potencia y el rendimiento de los neumáticos en condiciones que aún no se han visto durante los fines de semana de carrera de esta temporada. Aunque los datos de estas sesiones se comparten entre todos los competidores, solo Ferrari y Red Bull optaron por rodar en mojado durante el shakedown de enero en Barcelona.

Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 tire test amid Middle East tensions

28 de febrero de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagen generada por IA

Formula 1 tire supplier Pirelli has cancelled a planned two-day wet weather test at the Bahrain International Circuit due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows retaliatory missile strikes by Iran on US military bases in the region, including one near the circuit in Bahrain. All personnel are reported safe as F1 monitors the situation ahead of upcoming races.

Stella views Ferrari and Mercedes as teams to beat after Bahrain test

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella assessed the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, stating that Ferrari and Mercedes emerged as the leading teams. He positioned McLaren close behind, alongside Red Bull, in the competitive order. Stella highlighted the reliability and learnings from McLaren's testing program.

Wet conditions pose challenges for 2026 cars at Canadian grand prix

24 de mayo de 2026 Reportado por IA

Pirelli and drivers have raised concerns about a potential wet race at the Canadian Grand Prix with the new 2026 cars. Low temperatures and the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve layout could complicate tyre performance. Additional safety measures have been implemented by the FIA.

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McLaren showed encouraging signs at the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying, with Oscar Piastri in third and Lando Norris fifth, but team principal Andrea Stella doubts a podium challenge against Ferrari. Norris faced mechanical issues limiting his practice running, leaving him playing catch-up. The session highlighted the challenges of Formula 1's new 2026 regulations.

Mercedes dominates Miami GP practice long runs as Ferrari, Red Bull close gap

1 de mayo de 2026 Reportado por IA

In the 2026 F1 Miami GP's extended 90-minute practice session, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell led long-run averages on heavy fuel, simulating race pace. Ferrari and Red Bull showed improvements, narrowing the gap to the leaders ahead of the sprint weekend.

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