Spherical 14 of the 2026 season comes from the well-known Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy – and F1 tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compounds that can be in play.
Pirelli will present the drivers and groups with their C3 (because the onerous), C4 (because the medium) and C5 (because the smooth) compounds on the Temple of Pace – the softest choice from their 2026 tyre vary.
Drivers will get two units of the onerous tyre (marked white), three units of the medium tyre (marked yellow), and eight units of the smooth tyre (marked crimson), in addition to entry to the inexperienced intermediate tyre and the blue full wets, ought to they be required.
An additional set of softs is reserved for many who attain Q3 in Qualifying, whereas all drivers should use not less than two completely different slick compounds through the race, offering the observe is dry.
“The 5.793km circuit, that includes 11 corners, is without doubt one of the quickest on the System 1 calendar, thanks partially to its lengthy straights which, this yr, will current an extra problem for vitality administration with the brand new energy models,” reads Pirelli’s preview. “Staff simulations are actually predicting lap occasions round two seconds faster than final yr.
“From a tyre perspective, the entrance axle ought to be subjected to decrease braking masses, as braking zones are more likely to be approached at diminished speeds. In contrast, the rear axle will face higher calls for throughout traction phases, when the total energy of the ability unit is deployed.
“Braking stability and traction on nook exit, significantly on the First Chicane and Ascari, would be the two key elements in gaining a bonus over rivals on a observe that’s usually run with a low-downforce aerodynamic set-up, prioritising prime pace.
“The circuit usually affords a superb degree of grip from the opening classes. No important modifications have been made for the reason that full resurfacing carried out in 2024, when a comparatively clean asphalt combination was laid. This yr, the kerbs at Turns 1, 4 and eight have been rebuilt, whereas at Flip 5 a gravel space has been changed with an asphalt run-off part.
“Drivers will seemingly should handle rear axle overheating through the race, however degradation shouldn’t be extreme sufficient to compromise tyre efficiency. Because of this, a one-stop technique seems the most definitely possibility for Sunday, although overtaking alternatives are removed from scarce at Monza.”
