Formula 1 tyres appear shiny due to a release agent applied to the tyre moulds during the manufacturing process. This non-stick coating prevents the freshly-made tyres from adhering to the mould ...

F1 tyres play a critical role in how a team completes its weekend running, with Pirelli having been Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier since 2011. Along with the cars themselves, there were ...

Like Piastri, Norris has been tasked with testing Pirelli’s intermediate and wet tyres for 2026. 2026 is a significant year for F1, with new power unit and chassis regulations coming into effect.