Doc 3 - Competition Notes - Pirelli Preview

Technical/ScrutineeringNotices/Procedures

2026 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX - DOCUMENT 3 From: The FIA Formula 1 Race Director To: All Teams, All Officials Date: 02 September 2026

Pirelli Preview - Competition Notes

Tyre Compounds

  • Slicks: C3 (Hard/Mandatory), C4 (Medium/Mandatory), C5 (Soft/Q3 Tyre)
  • Intermediate: ITE
  • Wet: WET

Prescriptions (Pressures & Camber)

Tyre TypeAxleMinimum Starting PressureExpected Stabilized Running PressureCamber Limit
SlicksFront26.0 psi≥ 27.0 psi-3.0°
SlicksRear26.0 psi≥ 27.0 psi-2.0°
IntermediatesFront28.0 psi≥ 29.0 psi-3.25°
IntermediatesRear28.0 psi≥ 29.0 psi-2.5°
WetsFront26.0 psi≥ 29.0 psi-3.25°
WetsRear26.0 psi≥ 29.0 psi-2.5°

Maximum Heating Times & Temperatures

  • Slicks: Max 2h
  • Intermediates: Max 2h
  • Wets: Max 2h

Tyre Notes & General Reminders

  • Teams are reminded that starting pressures, cold pressures, re-heat pressures, EOS camber, maximum tyre temperatures, and tyre swapping are subject to FIA checks.
  • Tyres may not be switched from their originally allocated position.
  • Do not subject tyres to large deformation or heavy impact.
  • Cut-off time for fitting tyres on Sunday morning: 4 hours prior to the race start.