Pirelli is fighting for a compromise that will increase overtaking opportunities but still keep drivers happy, according to its motorsport boss Mario Isola.Last year marked the introduction of new aerodynamic regulations that were designed to make Formula 1 cars more visually spectacular and more challenging to drive. As part of...

Haas can make a clear step forward in 2018 by focusing on aerodynamic improvements over the winter, according to team principal Guenther Steiner.The American outfit enjoyed a strong second season in Formula 1, delivering a competitive car despite a change in regulations, and scored more points than in its debut...

Maurizio Arrivabene admits the Ferrari Formula 1 team's difficulties are endemic in hot conditions but believes it has found the reasons why.When conditions warmed up for qualifying at the most recent grand prix in Mexico, Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen struggled, with the German describing the tire performance as "unnatural."Related...

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley feels the recent recruitment of a former Ferrari tire specialist will help the team move "onto the next level" in Formula 1.Earlier this month Williams announced the arrival of Antonio Spagnolo in the role of competitor analysis and performance concept team leader.Spagnolo previously spent 11...

Formula 1 tire supplier Pirelli has decided to reduce the minimum tire pressures ahead of Italian Grand Prix qualifying.Pirelli introduced higher minimum pressure limits this year to deal with increased loads as cars have got faster, leading to some drivers complaining they are too severe and adversely affect performance.Several drivers...

Romain Grosjean says his Haas Formula 1 team does not know how to fix its problems with getting the tires switched on in cooler conditions.The Frenchman finished 14th in the Canadian Grand Prix, one place behind teammate Esteban Gutierrez, with both drivers admitting it was difficult to get temperature into...

Pirelli motorsport boss Paul Hembery is concerned one test session is unlikely to be enough to bring a tire performance "cliff" back to Formula 1.While the main aim of Tuesday's 12-hour test session at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi is to run the rule over the new-for-2016 ultra-soft...

V8 Supercars and its tire supplier Dunlop will evaluate the introduction of a super-soft compound in 2016, during tests in the coming months.Softer option compounds have been used in various forms in the series since 2009, and their presence this year was beefed up following a sequence of timid Saturday...

Jenson Button says his McLaren Formula 1 team needs to improve in "every area" after testing a series of upgrades during Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Honda-powered team has failed to score a single point in the opening four races but it hoped an update package to...

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is trying to understand why he and team-mate Nico Rosberg have felt uncomfortable in their car over the past two days of Formula 1 pre-season testing.Mercedes' pace has shocked F1 rivals at the Barcelona circuit this week, but both drivers have complained about the set-up of...