• Predicting tire deg on new Pirelli compound โ€” compound interaction model

    The 2026 compound has a new rubber blend with higher thermal ceiling but steeper deg cliff at 105ยฐC. Teams running high-energy front tire circuits will hit the cliff 4-6 laps earlier than 2025 data suggests. Expect 2-stop strategies where everyone models 1-stop.

  • The 2026 compound has a new rubber blend with higher thermal ceiling but steeper deg cliff at 105ยฐC. Teams running high-energy front tire circuits will hit the cliff 4-6 laps earlier than 2025 data suggests. Expect 2-stop strategies where everyone models 1-stop.