Though there’s nonetheless an extended strategy to go within the 2025 F1 season, Method One’s sole tyre producer Pirelli is slowly shifting its focus to the 2026 tyres that can be fitted on the all-new F1 vehicles.
After final Sunday’s British Grand Prix, Method One’s sole tyre provider Pirelli didn’t go away Silverstone because the Milan-based producer accomplished a two-day tyre take a look at programme.
Aston Martin and Sauber supplied the automotive and drivers for exams aimed toward growth of the 2026 tyres. The Italian tyre provider famous that the “work centered on a comparability between varied choices for the three hardest compounds (C1, C2 and C3).”
“Within the morning, the drivers carried out a number of comparatively quick runs to guage the efficiency of the compounds, whereas within the afternoon, they switched to comparisons over lengthy distances, operating the most effective options to emerge from the take a look at.”
Lance Stroll was on the wheel of a mule-car primarily based on the Aston Martin AMR25. The Canadian accomplished a complete of 126 laps, the quickest in a time of 1m30.195s.
The second day of testing noticed Gabriel Bortoleto get behind the wheel of the Sauber C45 which was raced by the Swiss workforce final yr. Nevertheless, the automotive has been modified to suit the 2026 tyres. The Brazilian accomplished 110 laps, setting a finest time of 1m33.188s.
“It’s been a extremely productive, constructive couple of days, and probability to get extra laps below my belt right here in Silverstone, which is a observe I actually take pleasure in: I wish to thank each the workforce and Pirelli for this chance” commented Bortoleto.
“We went by our complete programme for each days, and all the things went easily. It was additionally essential to get an preliminary really feel for the 2026 tyres – in addition to supporting Pirelli with our enter.
“I began to construct confidence with them, and the improved traction in comparison with this yr’s compounds appears to permit for a cleaner and extra managed throttle software on nook exit.”
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