McLaren espera que Ferrari e Red Bull levem vantagem de testes da Pirelli em pista molhada antes do GP do Canadá

24 de maio de 2026

Reportado por IA

O chefe da equipe McLaren, Andrea Stella, acredita que a Ferrari e a Red Bull possuem uma vantagem para o potencialmente chuvoso Grande Prêmio do Canadá após terem completado testes de desenvolvimento de pneus de chuva da Pirelli no início deste ano.

Stella observou que os testes dessas equipes fornecem dados úteis sobre o comportamento da unidade de potência e o desempenho dos pneus em condições ainda não vistas durante os fins de semana de corrida desta temporada. Os dados dessas sessões são compartilhados entre todos os concorrentes, mas apenas Ferrari e Red Bull optaram por realizar testes em pista molhada durante o shakedown de janeiro em Barcelona.

Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 tire test amid Middle East tensions

28 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada 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 maio 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 makes progress but eyes upgrades after Japanese GP qualifying

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

01 de maio 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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