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Pirelli’s experimental new soft Formula 1 tyre, the C6, is likely to be very different for 2026 as this year’s C6 won’t be brought to one of the venues it was initially designed for
Pirelli’s new soft Formula 1 tyre, the C6, won’t be used at certain venues it was designed for in 2026, with different compounds set for remaining races this season.
The C6 tyre, introduced in 2025 to enhance strategy on street circuits, will only feature in Baku this year, not at Singapore or Las Vegas.
Pirelli opted against using the C6 in Las Vegas due to potential high wear rates and graining issues.
For 2026, Pirelli is developing a new C6 compound with easier peak grip extraction and better performance for low-energy circuits.
At Austin and Mexico City, Pirelli will skip a compound to add more strategy variation, showcasing their commitment to tire innovation in Formula 1.
