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Pirelli Drops C6 Tyre for 2026 F1 Season

11/25/2025

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  • Pirelli will drop the softest C6 tyre for the 2026 Formula 1 season, leaving C1 to C5.
  • The decision followed testing and analysis showing the gap between C5 and C6 was insufficient.
  • The tyres will be narrower to increase strategic variability.
  • A final testing day will occur after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with homologation on December 15.
  • The change comes as Formula 1 overhauls chassis and power unit regulations.