News Details
F1 tyre supplier Pirelli planning softer 2018 tyres and sixth compound
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli says it is planning on introducing softer compounds next season, after admitting it went a little too conservative in 2017 given the unknowns the new regulations presented. The sport underwent major changes to increase lap speeds by around 4-5 seconds this year, forcing Pirelli to review its compounds. Whilst three teams provided 'mule cars' to simulate expected downforce levels, they failed to deliver an accurate measurement. Pirelli therefore took a conservative approach, but the company's Head of Car Racing, Mario Isola, says that will be addressed in 2018 with this year's Soft becoming next year's Medium and so on. 'We have...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Red Bull goes aggressive on Suzuka tyre choices
Red Bull has taken an aggressive approach with regards to tyre compounds...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Pirelli preview the Malaysian Grand Prix
Having been one of the pioneers of Formula 1 in the Far East after...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Pirelli plans sixth tyre compound for 2018
– Pirelli says it intends to introduce a sixth tyre compound in...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Pirelli announce tyre choices for Suzuka
Red Bull drivers have gone aggressive with their tyre choices for the...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Everything we learned in a mixed up Friday at the...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales considers withdrawing from remaining...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati “surprised” by VR46 claims over Francesco...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta: Ducati recovery “a matter of time”...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher to make IndyCar test debut with Rahal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher set for IndyCar test with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it will bring in Mick...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Andretti hires ex-Penske director Ron Ruzewski as...
Andretti Global announced on Wednesday that it has hired Ron Ruzewski as...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai WRT on the attack
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is not taking their 2025 drubbing at...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai call set to boost Ott Tanak’s WRC title...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC swaps Sardinia for Rome as home of Rally Italy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'For sure' – Mikel Arteta backs 'astronomical'...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he could see Bukayo Saka...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal 'interested' in highly-rated defender,...
Arsenal are interested in signing the AC Milan prodigy, Davide Bartesaghi....
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Gives you always the possibility to count on him' -...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that Myles Lewis-Skelly is a...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal hoping to secure 15m-a-year agreement...
Arsenal are looking to agree on a new deal with Bukayo Saka. The...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
REACTIONS: What did drivers have to say after the opening...
Oscar Piastri was the quickest driver come the... Read More »
43m ago from F1Technical.net
TECH CORNER: Mercedes and Red Bull introduce upgrades at...
Although the 2025 F1 season is nearing its... Read More »
43m ago from F1Technical.net
MotoGP MATHS: Key numbers behind Marquez's seventh title
Although there are five more MotoGP rounds to... Read More »
43m ago from F1Technical.net
