Gary Paffett is happy with the performance increase of Pirelli’s new-for-2011 Formula 1 tyres, with the Englishman having launched McLaren’s pre-season testing programme in... read more »

McLaren test driver Gary Paffett reckons Pirelli's tyres have made great strides since the first group test on the new rubber last winter, having focused on tyre work... read more »

After a difficult 2010 season, Felipe Massa is expecting an improvement in pace as the grid changes from Bridgestones to Pirelli's. And with the new supplier issuing a... read more »

Pirelli has suggested that it needs a 2011-spec car if it is to continue with meaningful development of its F1 tyres. read more »

Pirelli is planning to colour code its various tyre compounds this season to help spectators understand the team's strategy read more »

Pirelli is yet to decide how it will differentiate its softer, Option compound tyres from the harder Primes over the course of race weekends throughout the 2011 season, with... read more »

Pirelli is confident they will be able to offer teams a strong package during official testing next month following their latest private test... read more »

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery has said that Italian tyre firm will start official testing next month with a 'strong package'. read more »

Pirelli has declared its wet tyre test in Abu Dhabi a success and says it is fully prepared for the start of pre-season testing in February read more »

On Tuesday Pirelli completed its private testing campaign ahead of the 2011 Formula One season, for which the Italian tyre firm has been appointed sole supplier in a three-year... read more »

Pirelli, the official tyre supplier to Formula One for the next three years, will get the 2011 season underway in the United Arab Emirates with an unprecedented test. Never... read more »

Felipe Massa is hoping new tyre supplier Pirelli can give him a chance to improve on his 2011 form. The Brazilian driver struggled during last year's Formula 1 season,... read more »

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery is confident his tyre company will deliver in 2011 after completing its latest private test in Bahrain read more »

Formula One's new tyre supplier Pirelli completed a five-day test in Bahrain just before Christmas, the circuit that will host the opening round of 2011. Pedro de la Rosa... read more »

Romain Grosjean is confident Pirelli's Formula One tyre is improving, after sampling the rubber again in Bahrain last week read more »

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has explained the procedure in the event of a driver not making use of both compounds of Slick tyre in a race from next season onwards.  read more »

1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes mandatory tyre stops spoiled races in 2010. read more »

The FIA has unveiled a raft of regulation changes for the coming seasons in F1, from the abolition of the team orders ban to the introduction of 'greener', 1.6-litre... read more »

Pirelli has confirmed it will try to contribute to the F1 'show' next year but warned it must also be seen as a competent tyre maker read more »

The majority of F1 drivers have reported positive feedback after the first Pirelli tyre test, although most have acknowledged there is plenty of room for development over the... read more »

Pirelli Motorsport Director Paul Hembery is confident that the Milan-based company passed with flying colours at its first Formula 1 test session in Abu Dhabi on Friday and... read more »

World championship runner-up Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets on the second day of tyre testing at Yas Island, effectively bringing the curtain down on the 2010 season. read more »

Robert Kubica has cautioned against drawing any conclusions about performance next year based on the Pirelli tyre test. read more »

Former world champion Fernando Alonso is fastest on the final day of testing Formula 1's new Pirelli tyres in Abu Dhabi. read more »

Red Bull Racing driver and the new 2010 Formula One World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, completed 66 laps today on the second and final day of the Pirelli Tyre Test at the Yas... read more »