Month: May 2025

Revving Up: Imola’s F1 Race Puts Radical Tyre Plan to the Ultimate Test

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Pirelli, the sole tyre supplier for Formula 1 since 2011, faces a significant challenge in balancing tyre performance drop-off with drivers’ desire for consistent rubber throughout a stint. The ‘sweet spot’ between these conflicting requirements is hard to pinpoint. Races with long processional phases due to tyre degradation lead to strategic emphasis on minimizing pitstops. In response to drivers’ preferences, Pirelli adjusted compounds to be more durable this year, resulting in fewer one-stop races and decreased strategic variety. The company’s proposal to ‘skip’ compounds to create larger performance gaps could…

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The Crucial Showdown: Imola F1 Race Puts Radical Tire Plan to the Ultimate Test

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Pirelli has faced a significant challenge as Formula 1’s sole tire supplier since 2011, needing to balance performance drop-off with drivers’ desire for consistent rubber for the entire stint. The company adapted its compounds to be more resilient, resulting in fewer one-stop races and reduced strategic variation due to closer car performance. To address concerns of processional races, Pirelli has proposed ‘skipping’ compounds to create a larger performance gap and encourage different strategies, potentially leading to more exciting races. The introduction of the new C6 tire at Imola will be…

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