Since Pirelli returned to Formula 1 in 2011, their tyres have played a key role in the shaping of race strategies and even the outcome of races themselves.
There have not been too many drastic changes this year to the tyre rules – but there are some slight notable adjustments around the tyre compound.
Previous Formula 1 Tyres
Today, Pirelli are the exclusive supplier of tyres to F1, However, in the past there have been several tyre brands involved. These include:
- Avon tyres from 1954 to 1982.
- Dunlop tyres from 1950 to 1977.
- Firestone tyres from 1950 to 1974.
- Goodyear tyres from 1965 to 1998.
- Michelin tyres from 1977 to 1984 and then again from 2001 to 2006.
- Bridgestone tyres from 2007 to 2010.
