Graining, a well-known phenomenon in Melbourne, appeared again this year across several sets of all three compounds selected for the weekend, generally proving more evident on... read more »
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Pirelli has announced a significant leadership transition within its Motorsport Business Unit, confirming that long‑time motorsport figure Mario Isola will leave the company on... read more »
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Former F1 star Nyck De Vries is reportedly 'stuck' in Bahrain after travelling there for the now cancelled Pirelli tyre test. read more »
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For the Albert Park circuit, Pirelli has selected the three softest compounds in its range (C3, C4 and C5), as it did on the previous two seasons. read more »
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Departing Pirelli boss Mario Isola has revealed his new job, which he will take up this summer. read more »
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Pirelli have confirmed that their planned wet weather tyre test scheduled for Bahrain this weekend has been cancelled. read more »
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Formula 1 and the FIA are keeping tabs on the current Middle Eastern conflict, with countries that have sustained heavy bombing today due to host Grands Prix in approaching... read more »
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Pirelli has announced a big change ahead of the new F1 season, as the Italian brand looks to make good on the sport's new regulations era. The post Pirelli confirms huge... read more »
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Dario Marrafuschi replaces Mario Isola as the new Head of Motorsport at Pirelli. read more »
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F1 tyre provider Pirelli have announced a huge change set to come into play just one week before the opening round of the 2026 championship. read more »
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The absolute fastest time of the six-day pre-season test was set during the final hour at the Sakhir circuit using the C4 compound. read more »
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For the first time today, every compound in the range was utilised, including the softest C5, which had been requested by only four teams. read more »
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Pirelli will conduct a wet 2026 F1 tyre test in an unusual location. read more »
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Pirelli has explained why it chose an unusual circuit for an upcoming wet-weather tyre test ahead of the new F1 season. The post Pirelli explains unusual circuit choice for... read more »
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Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli will organise its first-ever wet weather test in Bahrain at the end of February, with McLaren and Mercedes providing two mule cars.The Italian... read more »
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Testing resumes in Bahrain on Wednesday with the full Pirelli range, though only Cadillac is taking advantage. read more »
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"Compound characteristics seem to be in line with expectations and feedback from drivers has been positive," says Pirelli following opening test. read more »
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Lando Norris topped the timesheets on the first day of testing in Sakhir, the first of six pre-season testing days ahead of the season-opening race in Melbourne on March 8. read more »
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Pirelli has confirmed the tyre compounds available, and the number of sets the teams have chosen, for this week's test. read more »
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A major change from Pirelli is being introduced following the new FIA rules for the 2026 F1 season. read more »
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Ahead of the private shakedown test in Barcelona next week to test their new cars, Pirelli has confirmed the tyre choices selected by the F1 teams. The post Pirelli release F1... read more »
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Teams are heading to Barcelona for some pre-season testing ahead of the 2026 campaign. read more »
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Haas has become the latest team to shake down its 2026 Formula 1 car, as the grid makes their final preparations for the first official test under the new regulations.F1... read more »
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Mercedes' 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series' new technical era. Just hours... read more »
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From the first free practice session in Melbourne to the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi, Pirelli's tyres travelled a total of 341,099 kilometres (211,954 miles). read more »
Australian Grand Prix
8th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 0 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 0 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 0 |
| 4 | George Russell | 0 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 0 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 0 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 0 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 0 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 0 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 0 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |