Rally Finland

The Neste Oil Rally Finland is the eighth round of the 2011 World Rally Championship and is this year celebrating its 61st anniversary. Rallying is a national sport in this country and, true to tradition, Jyväskylä will be the Finnish classic’s epicentre from July 28 until July 30.

Dunlop wins extension to V8 Supercar Control Tyre contract

Currently in their 10th year as the exclusive tyre supplier to both the V8 Supercar and the Fujitsu development series, Dunlop’s new contract is its fourth in succession and will run from 2013-2017.

The start of the new contract will also coincide with the V8 Supercar ‘Car of the Future’ debut, which Dunlop will now be sponsoring and developing all-new 18 inch tyres for.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Directional 5: The new icon of style and control

From the makers of the award-winning Eagle F1 GS-D3 with its iconic V-Tred design comes a tyre that takes style and control to a whole new level.

Born of racing heritage, Goodyear Eagle F1 Directional 5 incorporates Sport Grip technology to offer precise and responsive handling, style and performance on the street.

Michelin Sets Up Online Virtual Chat with the Michelin Man

Michelin has introduced a new feature on its corporate website – a ‘chatbot’ feature that allows visitors to engage in one-on-one conversations with none other than the Bibendum, the iconic Michelin Man.
Created by VirtuOz, this intelligent animated character appears on the home page of the site and provides a human-like interface between users and the [...]

Soft and supersoft tyres face warm weather for the first time

Milan, July 25th 2011
What’s the story?
After the fast corners and cool temperatures of Silverstone and the Nurburgring, the tight and twisty Hungaroring on the outskirts of Budapest in Hungary – which is normally characterised by hot weather at this time of year – presents a stark contrast for the Pirelli P Zero tyres. The Hungaroring [...]

Pirelli-Supported WRC Academy Set for High-Speed Finish Stages

Based in the university city of Jyväskylä in the centre of the country, Rally Finland represents a huge test of commitment for the sport’s future stars as they drive flat-out over high-speed, tree-lined stages, where blind crests are commonplace.

The stage surface in Finland is formed of compacted, albeit smooth gravel. While this is not as arduous as the rocky roads found on the island of Sardinia, venue for round two of the six-event FIA WRC Academy Cup, the rapid nature of the tests in Finland puts the onus on tyre wear.

Hamilton Takes his Second Win of the Year at the Nurgurgring

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton has claimed his second victory of the 2011 season and the 16th of his career at the German Grand Prix, taking his first-ever points finish at the legendary Nurburgring after a thrilling 60-lap race that featured several intense battles for the lead.

The German Grand Prix from a Tyre Point of View

Nurburgring, July 21, 2011 – The Nurburgring is a legendary name in motorsport, now represented by a modern track with a wide range of different speeds and corners.
In the past, the Nurburgring has been successful territory for Pirelli with several class wins at the 24-hour race, which uses both the grand prix circuit and the [...]

2011 German Grand Prix: Medium and soft tyres make a return at the Nurburgring

Milan, 19 July 2011
What’s the story?
The Nurburgring is one of the most iconic venues in motorsport, but the modern 5.148-kilometre circuit built in 1984 for the European Grand Prix has little in common with the 22-kilometre Nordschleife that made the name famous.
The rollercoaster blind crests of the legendary northern loop, which hosted the German race [...]

Goodyear Acknowledged for Blood Donation & Water Safety Programmes

Goodyear’s almost-60-year commitment to blood donation has been recognised by the Northern Ohio Red Cross Blood Services, which has awarded the tyre manufacturer the “2010 Top Corporate Blood Donor Award”.