Why the pre-season shakedown is a milestone for Pirelli

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Why the pre-season shakedown is a milestone for Pirelli

The focus of the Barcelona shakedown is largely on the teams, but it's a significant milestone for Pirelli too as the first test of the 2026 specification tyres on the cars they were intended for. In this episode, we discuss how Pirelli got to this moment and what tyres the teams have chosen to run for this first pre-season test of 2026. 🔵 Motorsport by Apex is reader and listener supported, if you’d like to join our growing community and receive our original articles straight to your inbox, consider a free subscription. ⬇️ Find us on socials! Instagram: instagram.com/motorsportbyapex [https://www.instagram.com/motorsportbyapex/] TikTok: tiktok.com/@motorsportbyapex [https://www.tiktok.com/@motorsportbyapex] YouTube: YouTube.com/@motorsportbyapex [https://www.youtube.com/@MotorsportbyApex] Get full access to Motorsport by Apex at motorsportbyapex.com/subscribe [https://motorsportbyapex.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]