Lewis Hamilton feels F1 is reined in by the current generation of tyres which denies "out-and-out hard racing" read more »
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Formula 1's push to make races less predictable included the suggestion of stopping teams from testing different tyres in Friday practice, Williams technical chief Paddy... read more »
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F1 teams have rejected plans to scrap the rule restricting the grid to starting a race on used tyres read more »
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We might only just be toasting the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season, but next season is already upon us! Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be used in the... read more »
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Pirelli confirms its compound selections for the opening four races of the 2019 F1 season, opting for harder choices than in 2018. read more »
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Pirelli may take harder tyres to 2019 races read more »
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Pirelli has invited teams and drivers to help it decide which tyre compounds to make available for the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season as it seeks "expert" input read more »
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A harder choice of tyres may give drivers more of a chance to push in races, according to Pirelli F1 chief Mario Isola. read more »
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The post-season Abu Dhabi test is "crucial" to Williams' understanding of Pirelli's new F1 tyres and ultimately setting off its recovery bid, according to... read more »
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Vettel notes only minor changes in how Pirelli's 2019 compounds work compared to this year after some extended running in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. read more »
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Formula 1 drivers welcome a new tyre supply contract for Pirelli as an opportunity to make the tyres more raceable in the future. read more »
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Formula 1, Pirelli, and the FIA have agreed a new, extended contract which will see the Italian manufacturer remain the sole provider of tyres for the teams through to 2023,... read more »
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Pirelli will continue to supply tyres to the Formula 1 grid through to 2023, remaining as the sport's sole supplier. read more »
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Pirelli will continue as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier as it has won the tender to produce rubber for the championship for the 2020-2023 seasons read more »
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Max Verstappen has played down his radio outburst against his Red Bull team as "a natural reaction" after feeling his tyres were overheated read more »
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Max Verstappen was left furious after a "f***ing disaster" of a qualifying session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which he put down to his Red Bull team putting him... read more »
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Such is the "surprising" gap between Pirelli's hypersoft tyres and the ultrasofts that even the top three teams will have to use the softest rubber to make it... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton registered the fourth fastest time in Free Practices 1 and 2 in Abu Dhabi, but remains positive in Mercedes' chances. read more »
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A "surprising" gap between the hypersoft and the ultrasoft tyre at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix makes it unlikely the top teams will get through Q2 on the harder tyres,... read more »
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Max Verstappen used hypersoft tyres to lead a Red Bull one-two in opening practice for the Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »
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Changes to the track, DRS locations, tyre choices, power unit requirements and stats for this year's Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Williams and Toro Rosso are all in on Pirelli's hypersoft tyres in Abu Dhabi, taking 10 sets of the pink tyres. read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen admitted that Ferrari's decision to start on the soft tyres did not work as intended, as they lost the Constructors' Championship to Mercedes in Brazil. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says Sunday's team order to let Kimi Raikkonen through at the Brazilian GP was "pretty straightforward" as the Finn had fresher tyres. read more »
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Ferrari managed to pull off a surprise in qualifying by engineering a start on soft tyres for Kimi Raikkonen. Pirelli reckon that the red cars have put themselves on the... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
