Doc 46 - Competition Notes - Pirelli Preview V2

Technical/ScrutineeringNotices/Procedures

Pirelli Tyre Prescriptions for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

This document outlines the technical requirements and operational limits for tyres as specified by Pirelli for the event.

1. Tyre Compounds

  • Hard: C3
  • Medium: C4
  • Soft: C5
  • Mandatory Race Tyres: C3, C4

2. Operating Prescriptions (Slicks)

ParameterFrontRear
Minimum Starting Pressure26.5 psi26.5 psi
Expected Stabilized Running Pressure≥ 27.0 psi≥ 27.0 psi
Camber Limit-3.00°-1.75°

3. Temperature & Heating Limits

  • Slicks: Max heating time of 2 hours at 70°C.
  • Intermediates: Max heating time of 2 hours at 40°C.
  • Wet: Max heating time of 2 hours at 40°C.

4. Important Technical Notes

Tyre Swapping: Not permitted to switch tyres from their originally allocated position. Cold Pressure: Cooling curve limits apply to the average of 5 TPMS spots. Fitting Cut-off: 4 hours prior to the race start on Sunday morning.