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Qualifying for the São Paulo Grand Prix took place exclusively on wet-weather tyres. Heavy rain began to fall over the Interlagos circuit shortly before the start of Q1, causing standing water to form in several areas of the track.As a result, the …

Kimi Antonelli was the fastest driver on the opening day of the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend. The newly crowned World Champion set the benchmark in the second free practice session with a lap of 1:10.763. Behind him, Lando Norris finished second on …

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Pirelli introduces ANGEL™ GT III, the new radial Sport Touring tyre that, compared with its predecessors, combines improved, easier handling with enhanced wet-weather capabilities and more consistent performance throughout its service life, whilst …

The final round of the long back-to-back tour of the Americas is the São Paulo Grand Prix, held at the José Carlos Pace circuit in Interlagos. For this iconic venue, Pirelli has selected the following compound trio: C3 as Hard, C4 as Medium and C5 …

· A unique date on the calendar. The MotoGP™ World Championship heads to the Qatar Grand Prix, the only night race on the calendar and the championship’s final overseas trip of the season. The series returns to the Lusail International Circuit this …

Cinturato Winter 3, Scorpion Winter 3 and P Zero Winter 2 shine in comparative tests by leading specialist publications Among all-season tyres, Cinturato All Season SF3 continues its record run of success with the most awards in international …

Kimi Antonelli was crowned Formula 1 World Champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing on the third step of the podium in a race won by Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver took victory ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who crossed the line in second …

· Alonso is back on the winning side. David Alonso (Kalex) won the 17-lap Moto2™ race at the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix. Starting fourth on the grid, he took the lead in the opening laps and remained firmly in control until the chequered flag. Behind …

Lewis Hamilton will start the Mexico City Grand Prix from pole position. The Ferrari driver set the fastest time in today’s qualifying session with a lap of 1:16.514. That was enough to beat George Russell, second in 1:16.523, and team-mate Charles …

· Holgado is back on pole. Daniel Holgado (Kalex) claimed pole position in Moto2™ qualifying for the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix with 2’02.875, just 17 thousandths of a second shy of the all-time lap record. This marks his first pole since the …

Charles Leclerc was the fastest driver in both of the opening practice sessions for the Mexico City Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The margins in FP2 were particularly close, with the Ferrari driver setting the benchmark time …

Formula 1 heads to the second round of the Americas triple-header at the circuit named after brothers Pedro and Ricardo Rodríguez in Mexico City, a unique venue on the calendar due to its altitude of over 2,000 metres above sea level.For the 2026 …

· Soft compounds to maximise grip. The Sepang circuit, the venue for the upcoming Grand Prix of Malaysia, features particularly rough and abrasive asphalt that does not automatically deliver high levels of grip. Track temperatures, often above 55 °C …

Title celebrations were put on hold for Kimi Antonelli, who claimed victory in the United States Grand Prix and now stands on the brink of securing his first world title. The Mercedes driver dominated the race at COTA, successfully keeping Charles …

Pirelli concludes the 2026 FIA ERC season in Fafe with two drivers in the top three of the overall standings and a second consecutive Tyre Manufacturers’ title. Alongside Teemu Suninen’s drivers’ title, secured in Wales with one round to spare …

Kimi Antonelli will start the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas from pole position. The championship leader secured the fastest time in qualifying with a 1’34’’035 lap, narrowly edging out the two Red Bulls.Max Verstappen …

· Second pole of the season for Gonzalez. Following his pole position at the Italian GP, Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) claimed his second Moto2™ pole of the season at the Australian Grand Prix, with a lap time of 1’30”122 ¾ just three …

It was Charles Leclerc who set the pace on Friday at the Austin race weekend. Both practice sessions held today at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas ended with the Ferrari driver at the top of the timesheets.In FP2, Leclerc posted the fastest …

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Austin opens the triple-header on the American continent, which also includes races in Mexico City and São Paulo. The Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas is also the second of the three events held in the United States this season, with the …

· The last Grand Prix at Phillip Island. The 2026 Grand Prix of Australia will be the last to be held at Phillip Island before the event moves to Adelaide’s new street circuit in 2027. Historically one of the most demanding tracks for tyres, Phillip …

Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli Motorcycle Racing Director, “We have developed racing and road tyres for more than two decades. Although our journey in WorldSBK is coming to an end, we will continue to innovate our racing products to boost on-the-road …

· Bulega and Ducati make history. Nicolò Bulega’s triumphant run in the FIM Superbike World Championship ended with his 10th trifecta this season. After taking home Saturday’s Race 1, the newly crowned World Champion repeated the feat in today’s …

Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed win the season-ending 3 Hours. Engel and Auer crowned overall champions, and Endurance Cup champions alongside Stolz; Feller and Buus claim the Sprint Cup. The Portuguese finale sets a new attendance record for an …

· Bulega strikes 30. Newly crowned 2026 FIM Superbike World Champion Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) dominated also Race1 of the Pirelli Spanish Round, the final FIM Superbike World Championship event. On his way to a record-breaking 30th win of the season, …

Developed with a structure and tread pattern tailored to the specific requirements of SUVs, the new tyre was engineered using virtual development and driving simulators, with final testing at the Pirelli Sottozero Center in Lapland.Grip on snow and …

· The final chapter. The Pirelli Spanish Round at Jerez de la Frontera will not only bring the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship season to a close, a season dominated by Nicolò Bulega and Ducati, but will also mark the end of a partnership that …

Thomas Preining (Manthey) is crowned champion as Lucas Auer (Mercedes AMG Team Landgraf) and Maro Engel (Mercedes-AMG Team Winward) win the season’s final two races.Across eight race weekends, the new P Zero tyre for DTM proved to be the right …

Max Verstappen capped a perfect weekend with victory in the Singapore Grand Prix, the first of his career on the Marina Bay street circuit. The Red Bull driver had already secured pole position for the Grand Prix, Sprint pole and victory in the …