Pirelli 2026 Wind Tunnel Tyre - Red Compound

Pirelli has been an integral part of Formula 1® for decades, first supplying tyres to the sport in the 1950s and returning as the exclusive tyre partner in 2011. Since then, Pirelli has been the sole tyre provider to Formula 1®, working closely with teams, drivers and the FIA to develop tyres that push performance while shaping race strategy. For over a decade, every lap, every qualifying run and every Grand Prix victory has been achieved on Pirelli rubber, making the brand inseparable from the modern era of Formula 1®. 

The soft tyre compound sits at the sharp end of the performance spectrum and is widely recognised as the fastest compound available. Offering maximum grip and rapid warm-up, it is the tyre of choice for qualifying sessions, where outright speed matters most. However, that performance comes at a cost, the soft compound wears more quickly than the medium or hard tyres, meaning it typically completes the fewest laps during a Grand Prix. When used in the race, it delivers explosive pace but demands careful management to avoid rapid degradation. 

Wind tunnel tyres are used during aerodynamic testing to simulate real on-track conditions, and these versions are precision scale models of the full-size Formula 1® tyres, produced to replicate the look and proportions of the originals in the tunnel.

You can now own a tangible piece of Formula 1® tyre history. With these wind tunnel tyres available in strictly limited numbers, opportunities like this are rare. Secure yours while availability remains.