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Pirelli Scraps C6 Tire After Verstappen's Criticism

10/10/2025

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Pirelli will not use the C6 again this year, with revisions planned for 2026 to improve grip.
Max Verstappen criticized the C6 for poor performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, suggesting it should be left at home.
Mario Isola, Pirelli's motorsport boss, acknowledged Verstappen's feedback, noting the C6 was not significantly faster than the C5 and needing better compound differentiation.

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Pirelli will not use the C6 again this year, with revisions planned for 2026 to improve grip.
Max Verstappen criticized the C6 for poor performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, suggesting it should be left at home.
Mario Isola, Pirelli's motorsport boss, acknowledged Verstappen's feedback, noting the C6 was not significantly faster than the C5 and needing better compound differentiation.