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Pirelli announces tyre selection for Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:55 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Pirelli announces tyre selection for Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Summary

Pirelli has confirmed the tyre allocation for the upcoming 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Teams will use the C2 (hard), C3 (medium), and C4 (soft) compounds, which are softer than typically used at the circuit. In total, drivers will receive two sets of hard, three sets of medium, and eight sets of soft tyres, with additional sets for those reaching Q3 in qualifying. The race weekend, set against a backdrop of expected high track temperatures, will be crucial for tyre management strategies. A two-day slick tyre test will follow the race, involving Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Cadillac.

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Key Details

•Pirelli's tyre selection includes C2, C3, and C4 compounds.
•Drivers receive two hard, three medium, and eight soft tyre sets.
•High temperatures expected during the race weekend.
•Teams will test slick tyres after the race.
•Barcelona-Catalunya GP is the seventh round of the season.

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