Bengaluru, India, November 14, 2026: Pirelli has confirmed the tyre compound selections for the final three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, with the softest range earmarked for the Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, while the Qatar Grand Prix will feature the hardest available compounds.

The Italian tyre manufacturer has retained the same selections used at the corresponding races in 2025, with the C3, C4 and C5 compounds allocated to Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. Qatar, meanwhile, will see teams and drivers work with the C1, C2 and C3 compounds.

The different selections reflect the contrasting demands of the three circuits, particularly in terms of track characteristics, temperatures and the energy loads placed on the tyres.

Qatar GP to Feature Hardest Pirelli Tyre Compounds

The Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit will use Pirelli’s hardest available tyre selection: C1 (Hard), C2 (Medium) and C3 (Soft).

The circuit is characterised by high-speed corners and significant energy transfer through the tyres. These characteristics place considerable demands on the rubber, particularly on the front axle.

Pirelli has therefore opted for the more conservative compound selection to help manage the loads experienced by the tyres throughout the race weekend.

The harder compounds are intended to provide the durability required to cope with the demanding nature of the Lusail circuit.

Softest Tyres for Las Vegas GP

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will feature the C3, C4 and C5 compounds, representing the softest trio in Pirelli’s 2026 range.

The street circuit, which winds its way along the famous Las Vegas Strip, presents a different set of challenges compared with Qatar.

Low ambient and track temperatures typically experienced during the race weekend make it difficult for drivers to bring the tyres quickly into their optimal operating window.

The selection of the softer compounds is intended to help teams and drivers achieve the required tyre temperatures and extract performance under these conditions.

Abu Dhabi GP Gets C3, C4 and C5 Compounds

The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit will also feature the C3, C4 and C5 compounds.

Pirelli considers the softest available selection the most suitable option for the circuit, as it offers an appropriate balance between performance and tyre degradation.

The choice is also intended to provide teams with an adequate range of strategic possibilities, potentially allowing for different approaches to tyre management and pit-stop strategies during the race.

Pirelli’s 2026 F1 Tyre Selections: Final Three Rounds

The compound allocations for the remaining three races of the 2026 Formula 1 season are:

• Las Vegas Grand Prix: C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium), C5 (Soft).
• Qatar Grand Prix: C1 (Hard), C2 (Medium), C3 (Soft).
• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium), C5 (Soft).