The French team will extend its stay in the Hungarian country to perform the tests of the new compounds for the next season.
Formula 1 Alpine team will extend your stay in Hungary after the Grand Prix. The French team will participate in Key tests in the Hungaroring circuit with the aim of developing tires for the 2026 season. These tests, organized by Pirelli, They will have the participation of selected equipment to evaluate the new compounds.
Alpine will perform tests for two days in the Hungarian circuit. On Tuesday, August 5, Paul Aron, Reserve and Development Pilot, will be in charge of performing the first tests. The next day, on Wednesday, August 6, it will be Pierre Gasly’s turn. These tests are essential for the development of the tires that will be used in the next seasons.
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The absence of Franco Colapinto: where will be after the Hungary GP
Franco Colapinto, Argentine Alpine pilot, will not participate in the tire tests in Hungary. The pilot will take advantage of the break to focus on his physical and mental preparation for the next date of Formula 1. Colapinto plans to return to the competition in the Netherlands Grand Prix, which will be played in the Zandvoort circuit from August 29 to 31.
Collapint’s decision not to participate in Hungary tests It will not affect the plans of the Alpine team. The French team will have the participation of Gasly and Aron, who will have the opportunity to evaluate the new tire compounds and provide valuable information for their development.
Pirelli tests: what are they and what they are done
Pirelli tire tests in Formula 1 are Test sessions focused on the development of new compounds and constructions for the next seasons. These tests involve Formula 1 equipment and the tire manufacturer, who work together to evaluate the performance and durability of tires under different conditions.
The tests in Hungary will be part of a series of sessions scheduled by Pirelli for the 2026 tire development. These evidence are fundamental to ensure that the new compounds comply with the performance and security standards required by Formula 1. The participating teams will have the opportunity to test the tires in real career conditionswhich will allow valuable data for its development.
In addition to the tests in Hungary, Pirelli has scheduled Other test sessions In different circuits. These additional tests will be held in Monza, Mugello and the Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrome in Mexico City. Each of these sessions will provide valuable information for the development of the tires, which will allow Pirelli to ensure that the new compounds are ready for use in the 2026 season.
The tires for 2026 will maintain the 18 -inch measurealthough they will be narrower And they will have a slightly lower diameter. These changes in tire design seek to contribute to the reduction of monoplays weight, a key objective for formula 1 in the next seasons.
Source: Ambito
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