ピレリとドライバーたちは、2026年型マシンで迎えるカナダGPでウェットレースとなった場合の懸念を表明した。低温環境とジル・ヴィルヌーヴ・サーキットのレイアウトがタイヤのパフォーマンスを困難にする可能性がある。FIAは追加の安全対策を講じている。
ピレリのタイヤエンジニア、シモーネ・ベッラはこの状況を「完璧な嵐（パーフェクト・ストーム）」と表現した。気温が摂氏11度から12度程度と予想されるなか、エネルギー負荷の低いサーキットレイアウトが重なれば、インターミディエイトタイヤを適切な作動温度域まで温めるのは困難になると指摘した。ベッラは、近年の傾向とは逆に、このような条件下ではフルウェットタイヤの方がインターミディエイトよりも優れたパフォーマンスを発揮する可能性があると付け加えた。
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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.
Pierre Gasly expects difficult conditions at the Canadian Grand Prix if rain falls on Sunday. The Alpine driver and others have raised concerns about Pirelli's new 2026 wet tyres.
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Ferrari and Red Bull hold an edge for the potentially rainy Canadian Grand Prix after completing Pirelli wet-weather development runs earlier this year.
Formula 1 has scrapped the mandatory two-pit-stop requirement for the Monaco Grand Prix starting in 2026, following controversy from its 2025 trial. The rule aimed to add strategy to the overtaking-challenged street circuit but led to exploitative tactics by teams. Other changes include extending Q3 qualifying to 13 minutes and keeping driver cooling vests optional.
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Building on earlier coverage of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix's history and format, Mercedes heads to Shanghai International Circuit atop the standings after a dominant Australia 1-2. Ferrari eyes a challenge with strong race pace, as teams tackle the season's first sprint under new regulations and a tight schedule.
As the 2026 Formula 1 season opener approaches Albert Park in Melbourne on March 6-8, organizers predict surpassing the 2025 attendance record of 465,498. Oscar Piastri's sold-out grandstand, transport upgrades, and favorable weather forecasts heighten anticipation for the March 8 race.
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Mercedes and McLaren will both introduce significant car upgrades at this week's Canadian Grand Prix as the 2026 Formula 1 season continues to evolve.