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Isola upbeat on 2026 tyres as new F1 era takes shape

Feb.10 Pirelli boss Mario Isola says Formula 1's radically new 2026 cars have made a positive first impression, insisting the tyre supplier is well prepared despite the scale of the technical reset. Speaking after the recent shakedown running in Barcelona, Isola said the transformation of the cars inevitably brings uncertainty – but also encouragement. 'I like the cars,' he told Italy's Autoracer. 'In terms of lines, they look much more agile. The weight difference is not huge and they make a little more noise than the old cars.' One of Isola's biggest takeaways was reliability, particularly compared to previous regulation changes. 'In 2014, when the hybrids debuted, some engine...
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