How Pirelli Prepares Tires for Formula 1 Races

We’re stepping off the beaten path in this issue to showcase a workshop like no other—the one run by the Pirelli team responsible for supplying and preparing tires for Formula 1 teams.

It was during the Canadian Grand Prix, held in Montreal on June 15, that Autosphere had the privilege of visiting the facility where some 1,800 wheels were prepared for the race, thanks to a generous invitation from the event’s exclusive tire supplier, Italian manufacturer Pirelli.

Roughly twenty technicians are assigned to prepare these tires for every Grand Prix. This elite, highly trained travelling team follows the 24 circuits of the Formula 1 championship around the globe. Like the race teams themselves, Pirelli rarely relies on local talent, instead deploying technicians trained to meet its strict requirements. …

Source: Autosphere