Pirelli
Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola has indicated the company can adjust tyre compounds for specific circuits to promote more diverse pit strategies in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The first two races in Australia and China were both won by Mercedes using one-stop strategies, amid concerns over excessive tyre durability under new regulations. Isola made the comments after the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Formula 1's tyre supplier Pirelli has expressed surprise at the performance of the new 2026 cars, with early simulations indicating lap times close to those of 2025 models. This follows initial concerns that the cars might perform similarly to Formula 2 vehicles. The 2026 regulations introduce the biggest overhaul in F1 history, featuring lighter chassis and altered power units.