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 Type | Axle | Minimum Starting Pressure | Expected Stabilized Running Pressure | Camber Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slicks | Front | 26.0 psi | ≥ 27.0 psi | -3.0° |
| Slicks | Rear | 26.0 psi | ≥ 27.0 psi | -2.0° |
| Intermediates | Front | 28.0 psi | ≥ 29.0 psi | -3.25° |
| Intermediates | Rear | 28.0 psi | ≥ 29.0 psi | -2.5° |
| Wets | Front | 26.0 psi | ≥ 29.0 psi | -3.25° |
| Wets | Rear | 26.0 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.