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Pirelli announce major F1 change on eve of new season
Just one week before the 2026 championship’s opening round, F1 tyre provider Pirelli announced a significant change to take effect.
On March 8, 2026, the 22 drivers will start the Australian Grand Prix, ushering in the new season.
Mario Isola, the previous motorsport director at Pirelli, will step down after overseeing F1 tyres since 2011.
Dario Marrafuschi is set to take over Isola’s position from March 1, 2026, reporting to Giovanni Tronchetti Provera.
Pirelli expressed their gratitude to Isola and announced a smooth transition plan, with Isola staying until July 1, 2026.
