# Formula 1 Pirelli tire testing for 2027

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/formula-1-pirelli-tire-testing-for-2027
> Updated: 2026-08-28T06:28:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

McLaren, Red Bull, and Audi conducted two-day Pirelli tire tests at the Mugello circuit to prepare for the 2027 season. The testing sessions focused on evaluating various tire compounds, including C1, C2, and C3 mixtures.

During the first day, Oscar Piastri of McLaren and Liam Lawson of Red Bull performed evaluations. The second day involved Lando Norris (McLaren), Ajumu Iwasa (Red Bull), and Nico Hülkenberg (Audi). Hülkenberg completed 121 laps, recording a best time of 1:24.012. Further testing is scheduled for mid-September at Imola, involving Ferrari and Racing Bulls.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Pirelli delivers new 2027 MotoGP prototype tires with F1-style markings

Pirelli has delivered its third batch of prototype tires for the 2027 MotoGP season, introducing F1-style colored compound markings to help viewers identify tire types during broadcasts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pirelli-delivers-new-2027-motogp-prototype-tires-with-f1-style-markings

### 2026-08-27: McLaren, Audi, and Red Bull conduct Pirelli tire tests in Mugello

McLaren, Red Bull, and Audi completed two-day Pirelli tire tests at Mugello to prepare for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mclaren-audi-and-red-bull-conduct-pirelli-tire-tests-in-mugello

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