Article 4R
Tyres
Technical Regulations
Article 4R
Tyres
Chapter: C10.8
In Simple Terms
F1 teams must use Pirelli tyres as the official supplier and follow strict rules about tyre usage, compounds, and storage. Teams can only use tyres provided by the official supplier and must manage them according to FIA regulations throughout the race weekend.
- Only official Pirelli tyres are permitted in F1 competition
- Teams must follow mandatory tyre compound usage rules for each race
- Tyres must be stored and handled according to FIA specifications
- Tyre allocation is managed by the FIA and cannot be exceeded
Official FIA Text
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