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Developed in a virtual environment, the new tyre combines a dual-compound tread with a dedicated tread pattern to deliver high levels of performance and control, even in wet conditions – qualities confirmed by testing at the Nürburgring and …

Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of 2026. The Dutchman took victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. It was also an important success for his team, marking Red Bull’s first win with an engine entirely …

Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Dutchman was the fastest driver today with a time of 1:35.130. Lewis Hamilton finished second in 1:35.428, ahead of Isack Hadjar, who will not …

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of the second free practice session at the Sepang International Circuit, venue of the Bahrain Grand Prix, with a lap of 1:37.528. Drivers were greeted by scorching conditions, with air temperatures reaching 38°C …

After a nine-year absence, Sepang International Circuit is set to host a Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix once again. The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was not held in April, will instead take place at the Malaysian venue. For teams and drivers, …

TECHNO-ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES TO PROTECT Assets OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENCE AND SECURITY SYSTEMPirelli AND ABET HTS RECEIVE pm OFFICE’S DECISION FAVOURABLYMilan, 29 September 2026 – With regard to the Golden Power Procedure …

Developed in close collaboration with BRABUS, the bespoke 22-inch tyre is engineered to effectively transfer the V12’s power and torque to the road, supporting speeds of up to 360 km/hMilan, 28 September 2026 – Pirelli is the exclusive supplier of …

· Motegi’s great unknown. The Grand Prix of Japan, which opens the Asian leg of the World Championship, will take place at a Mobility Resort Motegi that was completely resurfaced between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. The lack of data …

· Bulega’s triumphant campaign. Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) writes a new chapter in the history of the FIM Superbike World Championship, securing the 2026 world title with two rounds to spare. It is his second world championship crown, following his 2023 …

George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver secured victory by the narrowest of margins over Max Verstappen, who finished second. Isack Hadjar, team-mate to the four-time World Champion, completed the podium on the very weekend …

· Second victory for Lecuona. Iker Lecuona (Ducati) won Race 1 at Cremona, postponing Nicolò Bulega’s possible championship celebrations. Starting from pole, he secured his second victory, following his success at Donington Park, beating team-mate …

George Russell dominated today’s qualifying session in Baku, securing pole position with a time of 1:42.526 and finishing more than eight tenths clear of second-placed Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque stopped the clock at 1:43.363, while Oscar …

George Russell set the fastest time in the second free practice session in Baku, stopping the clock at 1:43.347. The Mercedes driver achieved his benchmark on the Soft compound and also completed two stints on the Medium. Behind him was team-mate …

THE INVESTMENT WILL INCREASE PRODUCTION CAPACITY AT THE ROME, GEORGIA PLANT TO 6 MILLION CAR TYRES BY 2033, INCLUDING CYBER TYRE TECHNOLOGY, WITH AROUND 1,000 NEW JOBS EXPECTEDNO IMPACT ON 2026 TARGETS. CAPEX-TO-REVENUE RATIO FOR 2027-2033 IN …

A completely redesigned line-up covering every gravity discipline, from trail riding to elite downhill racing. A new, simplified naming system helps riders choose the right tyre.Three tread patterns: Black Sting, Emperor and Red Claw.The new range …

The next triple header will get underway in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan and home to one of the fastest and most distinctive street circuits on the calendar. The track is 6.003 kilometres long and features 20 corners, some of them at right …

The Pirelli system integrates artificial intelligence and computer vision to identify critical issues in the road network, helping to improve its safety. The use of Pirelli technology will be fully automatic, requiring no action from the …

Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli Motorcycle Racing Director: “Today’s test represents another important step forward in the development of our 2027 range. The feedback from the riders was positive overall, particularly regarding the grip and stability …

· A new supersoft. At the final Italian round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, Pirelli will provide WorldSBK riders with a new rear development solution: the F0769 supersoft compound specification. This tyre will be offered as an …

· Guevara wins with the soft development front. Spanish rider Izan Guevara (Boscoscuro) won the Moto2™ race at the Austrian Grand Prix using the new soft E1089 development front tyres, which he had already tested out when he took home a second place …

· Salač regains a pole and rewrites the Red Bull Ring record. After the pole at the 2023 Portuguese Grand Prix, Filip Salač (Kalex) made one of the topMoto2™ times and secured a pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with 1'32.381 – setting also …

· Development work on soft front tyres continues. For next weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, Pirelli will once again make the E1089 soft-compound development front tyre available to Moto2™ riders. The tyre made its debut at the Aragón Grand Prix and …

Kimi Antonelli won the first Formula 1 race at the Madring. The Mercedes driver managed to finish ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, claiming victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. With this success, Antonelli also extended his lead in the World …

· Fifth victory for Gonzalez. Spaniard Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race at the 2026 Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera after starting fifth on the grid, finishing ahead of Dutch rider Collin Veijer and Belgian rider Barry …

It was Lando Norris who claimed the first pole position on Madrid’s new circuit, snatching it from Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages of qualifying. The reigning World Champion topped this afternoon’s session with a time of 1:31.824. The Mercedes …

· Australian pole. Australian rider Senna Agius (Kalex) secured pole position for the 2026 Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera with a time of 1’33.718, setting a new all-time lap record and lowering the benchmark set by Daniel Holgado …

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli ended the opening day at the new Madring circuit at the top of the timesheets. The young Italian set the benchmark with a lap of 1:33.662, recorded on the Soft C4 compound during the second free practice session, …

A new circuit joins the Formula 1 calendar. Next weekend will see the first Grand Prix held at the Madring, the track built in the Spanish capital that combines a street section running between the buildings of the exhibition district with a second, …

· Focus on front tyre development. At the San Marino and the Rimini Riviera GP, Pirelli will introduce a new front tyre for Moto2™ riders, continuing the intensive front tyre development programme that began at Aragón with the soft E1089 …

Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia. The Mercedes driver secured victory in his home race thanks to a spectacular recovery drive after starting nineteenth on the grid as a result of a penalty. Team-mate George Russell …