The lap occasions from Pirelli’s 2026 F1 tyre testing on the Hungaroring have been revealed.
F1’s tyre provider Pirelli is finishing up its newest tyre take a look at programme centred round 2026 growth work.
Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, a number of groups and drivers stayed out on the Hungaroring for the two-day take a look at.
Alpine, McLaren and Racing Bulls participated within the first day of the take a look at on Tuesday, with Alpine joined by Ferrari for the second day of working on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Aron was quickest forward of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson.
Tuesday lap occasions:
Paul Aron, Alpine – 1’18’’789s (159 laps)Lando Norris, McLaren – 1’19’’272s (144 laps)Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls – 1’19’’510s (143 laps)
Paul Aron was quickest for Alpine on Tuesday
Paul Aron drove for Alpine on Tuesday, with Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly scheduled to separate working on Wednesday.
Nevertheless, Alpine’s programme was disrupted by an enormous crash for Colapinto at Flip 11, which brought on heavy harm to his automobile.
Colapinto was unharmed within the incident with Alpine confirming he was “okay” following a precautionary journey to the circuit’s medical centre.
The main focus of the Hungary take a look at is to test the efficiency stage of the C3, C4 and C5 compounds for 2026.
Wednesday’s lap occasions and mileage counts haven’t but been launched by Pirelli.
Following the take a look at, F1 groups will observe a compulsory two-week summer time shutdown earlier than the 2025 season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on 31 August.
