Archive for September, 2011

Pirelli Named a World Leader by Dow Jones

The SAM Group considered criteria including corporate governance, risk management, codes of conduct, brand management and innovation processes. On the environmental front, it examined reporting, environmental policies, procedures and systems, responsible product management, climate change and emissions reduction strategy and energy efficiency.

Pirelli Enjoys Thrilling Home Race at Monza

At Pirelli’s home race in Monza, the tifosi were treated to a spectacular race that resulted in another victory for Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel, bringing the young German even closer to his second consecutive drivers’ title. The German led his 500th lap this season on Pirelli tyres during the Italian race, the fastest on the calendar.

The MICHELIN LATITUDE Cross H1 delivers in slippery Australia

After kicking off in heavy rain which made the stages particularly slippery and challenging, the remainder of the 2011 Rally Australia took place in fine, sunny conditions and on roads which were perfectly suited to the hard-compound MICHELIN LATITUDE Cross H1.

Grand Finale for Pirelli’s GP2 and GP3 P Zero Tyres at Monza

For Monza, Pirelli decided to equip the GP2 and GP3 drivers with its P Zero hard tyres in order to provide them with a durable rubber compound, suitable for the circuit’s high speeds and heavy braking areas. The hard compound tyres proved to be very well suited to the high ambient temperatures and severe demands that the Italian legendary track puts on the rubber, showing very good levels of performance and durability throughout the weekend

Pirelli and Mark Dickens Apply State of Art Creativity in Monza

Pirelli has reinforced its association with the art world thanks to a uniquely creative project over the weekend of the Italian Grand Prix. The Italian firm has joined forces with renowned Formula One artist Mark Dickens in a special fine art collaboration

The Italian Grand Prix from a Tyre Point of View

With more than 80% of the lap spent on full throttle, Monza is known as the temple of speed. No better place then, for Pirelli to announce ithe first-ever road tyre directly derived from Formula One.

Goodyear takes out 1st Place in 2011 Auto Express Tyre Test

“We launched the new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 earlier in the year and focused the tyre on increasing road contract during braking, delivering significantly shorter braking distances on both dry and wet roads. This really came out in the test, particularly in the dry weather performance criteria

Pirelli hosts FOTA Fans Forum at the Italian Grand Prix

Pirelli has welcomed today more than 200 lucky fans to its Milan headquarters for the FOTA Fans Forum event prior to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend.

New Vehicle Sales Rise in August

“These positive figures are good news for the automotive industry in Australia, and put the industry firmly on track to achieve the one million sales target for 2011,” said FCAI acting Chief Executive, Steve Payne.

Pirelli Claims Italian 2WD Championship with Campedelli and Citroen

Campedelli, who has also starred on the World Rally Championship in the past, clinched the title thanks to another class victory on the 47th Rally del Friuli: the penultimate round of the Italian Rally Championship