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Why did Pirelli bring softer compounds to some of the 2026 races compared to last season?
F1TechnicalJuly 2, 2026
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Pirelli Head of Racing Dario Marrafuschi offered detailed insight into the company’s tyre compound philosophy, the reasoning behind going softer at certain circuits, and the extensive testing programme already underway for the 2026 tyres.