Teams block Pirelli tyre pressure adjustment for 2026
Formula 1 teams voted against a rule change that would have let Pirelli lower minimum tyre pressures for the rest of the 2026 season. Drivers had raised concerns about tyre feel. The proposal failed to gain support despite FIA backing. High pressures remain in place through the final races.
Teams vote down pressure adjustment
Formula 1 teams rejected a proposal that would have allowed Pirelli to reduce minimum tyre pressures for the remainder of the 2026 season.[1]
The change aimed to address driver feedback on tyre characteristics but did not secure the required support.
Pirelli had previously adjusted pressures within existing rules during events where data showed the need for lower starting values.
Impact on remainder of season
The rejection means the current minimum pressures stay fixed through the final rounds, including at Zandvoort.
Teams cited potential effects on competitive positioning as a factor in the outcome.
No further regulatory adjustment is planned before the end of the year.
Related reading
- [1]F1 teams rejected fix for a big 2026 driver complaint (the-race). Accessed 2026-08-10.