Pirelli P Zero Hard Tyres for Monza GP2 and GP3 Finale

Milan, 2 September 2011 – Pirelli’s P Zero GP2 and GP3 hard compound tyres will equip Formula One’s feeder series during the final round of the 2011 season at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from 9 to 11 September, venue of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix.
Located north of Milan not far from Pirelli’s headquarters, the [...]

Wet-Dry Action for Pirelli Tyres During the GP2 and GP3 Belgium Round

irelli’s GP2 and GP3 medium compound tyres along with the P Zero wets enjoyed an action-packed Spa-Francorchamps round, equipping Formula One’s feeder series under extremely changeable conditions during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.

Pirelli to Bring It’s GP2 Medium and GP3 Hard Compound Tyres to Silverstone

Silverstone is well known for being a fast and demanding circuit characterised by high lateral loads and an abrasive surface. Its mix of corners makes it a good test not only of the abilities of car and driver but also of the tyres. Adding to the challenge is the variable and unpredictable weather, which this venue experiences even in summer.

Successful Debut for Pirelli’s GP2 and GP3 Soft Slicks in Valencia

Valencia (Spain), 27 June 2011
As the European Grand Prix got underway this weekend in Valencia, Pirelli – sole supplier to Formula One and its feeder series for a three year period starting from 2011 – successfully equipped GP2 and GP3 drivers for the first time with its P Zero soft compound tyres enjoying some hot [...]

Pirelli Supplies Supersoft Compound Tyre for Monaco GP2 Races

Pirelli will supply its supersoft compound tyres to the GP2 Series competitors contesting round three in Monaco from 26-28 May.

The supersoft compound is the softest of the four tyre types in the Pirelli P Zero range and has been developed specifically for the new-for-2011 GP2 car.

Pirelli GP2 and GP3 Tyres Enjoy the Heat in Barcelona

The second round of Formula One’s feeder series – GP2 and GP3 – took place over the weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya, with Pirelli’s P Zero hard slicks forming the centrepiece of some exciting racing, alongside the Spanish Grand Prix.

Pirelli GP2 and GP3 Tyres Power the Show in Istanbul

In Turkey, Pirelli decided to equip both GP2 and GP3 drivers with its medium slicks because of the specific characteristics of the track: a medium-abrasive surface, dramatic gradient changes, two long straights and 14 challenging corners including the multi-apex Turn Eight.

Successful Start for Pirelli Tyres During GP3 Pre-season Tests

Pirelli enters its second year as sole tyre supplier to the GP3 Series, having successfully completed its 2011 pre-season tests, which finished in Barcelona last Thursday. A total of eight days of testing were completed, with Pirelli supplying its soft compound tyres at Paul Ricard (3-4 March) as well as its hard compound slick tyres at both Silverstone (29-31 March) and Barcelona (12-14 April).

Pirelli PZero Tyres Ready for their Second GP3 Season

The GP3 Series was launched last year as a feeder category to GP2, which has been driving talented young drivers directly into Formula One for the past six years. Pirelli was proud to support the inaugural season of this one-make single-seater championship with its ground-breaking 13-inch PZero control tyres.

Pirelli PZero Tyres Ready for Their Second GP3 Season

The 2011 GP3 season will feature eight rounds supporting the Formula One Grands Prix in Europe, starting at the beginning of May and ending in mid-September. During each race weekend a practice and qualifying session will take place, followed by two races.