F1 reviews tyre strategies and performance from first half of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Formula 1 released a detailed analysis of the first eleven rounds of the 2026 season, revealing significant changes in tyre performance. The undercut strategy has achieved an 86 percent success rate, up from 68.7 percent in the prior three years., the hard tyre has degraded faster than the medium at five of the eleven circuits, contradicting traditional strategy assumptions. During the Monaco Grand Prix, records were set for the longest clean stints and most significant undercut gains. The next races will further test these evolving strategies.
- •The undercut works 86% of the time in dry conditions this season.
- •Hard tyres degrade faster than mediums at five circuits measured.
- •Monaco set records for clean stints and pit stop efficiency.
- •Charles Leclerc achieved the fastest launch of the season at Spa.
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"Eleven rounds into 2026, the numbers say the sport’s strategic instincts are out of date. The undercut is succeeding at 86 percent, far above its…
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