Graining in Formula 1 is a form of surface-level tyre degradation where small particles of rubber tear away from the tread and then reattach unevenly, creating a rough, textured surface that disrupts ...

Formula 1 tyres wear quickly because they are engineered purely for performance. The rubber compounds used are extremely soft to maximise grip, but that same softness makes them prone to rapid ...

Perhaps one of the toughest parts of Formula 1 for new fans to understand is how teams use their tyres. Between the different types of tyres that they can use, the impact of wear on them, pit stops, ...

With the softest grade of tyres available for the Canadian Grand Prix, many of Formula 1's drivers and teams are once again unsure which of the compounds are the best option for qualifying in Montreal ...

Pirelli introduced the C6 compound to Formula 1 for the first time this season. The softest tyre in the range was primarily intended for street circuits, but Max Verstappen and some of his colleagues ...

Michelin CEO, Florent Menegaux, has announced that the French tyre manufacturer will not be vying for Pirelli’s spot as the official tyre supplier for Formula 1. The CEO has cited conflicting ...