F1 Tyre Brands

Formula 1 Tyres
All F1 Tyres Since 1950
On this page you can find an overview of all tyre manufacturers that ever have participated in Formula 1.
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2026 compound allocation
| Rd | Grand Prix | Compounds hard · medium · soft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C3C4C5 | |
| 2 | C2C3C4 | |
| 3 | C1C2C3 | |
| 4 | C3C4C5 | |
| 5 | C4C5C6 | |
| 6 | C3C4C5 | |
| 7 | C2C3C4 | |
| 8 | C3C4C5 | |
| 9 | C1C2C3 | |
| 10 | C2C3C4 | |
| 11 | C3C4C5 | |
| 12 | C2C3C4 | |
| 13 | C3C4C5 | |
| 14 | C2C3C4 | |
| 15 | C3C4C5 | |
| 16 | C2C3C4 | |
| 17 | C3C4C5 | |
| 18 | C2C3C4 | |
| 19 | C3C4C5 | |
| 20 | C3C4C5 | |
| 21 | tba | |
| 22 | tba | |
| 23 | tba |
Tyre wars, today back to 1950
- 2011–
PirelliSole supplier
Sole supplier. Compounds C1 to C6 since 2019, three per race.
- 2007–2010
BridgestoneSole supplier
Sole supplier; two compounds per race, the softer one marked.
- 2000–2006
Bridgestone
Michelin
- 1999
BridgestoneSole supplier
- 1997–1998
Bridgestone
Goodyear
Bridgestone arrives. Goodyear leaves after 1998.
- 1992–1996
GoodyearSole supplier
Goodyear alone, the only supplier left.
- 1989–1991
Goodyear
Pirelli
- 1987–1988
GoodyearSole supplier
- 1985–1986
Goodyear
Pirelli
Pirelli returns; every title goes to Goodyear.
- 1982–1984
Michelin
Goodyear
Pirelli
- 1981
Michelin
Avon
Goodyear
Pirelli
- 1978–1980
Michelin
Goodyear
- 1977
Bridgestone
Michelin
Dunlop
Goodyear
Michelin brings the radial. Titles split between Goodyear and Michelin.
- 1976
Bridgestone
Dunlop
Goodyear
- 1975
Bridgestone
Goodyear
- 1974
Bridgestone
Firestone
Goodyear
- 1971–1973
Firestone
Goodyear
- 1968–1970
Bridgestone
Dunlop
Firestone
Goodyear
Goodyear against Firestone. Firestone leaves after 1974.
- 1966–1967
Dunlop
Firestone
Goodyear
- 1964–1965
Dunlop
Goodyear
- 1961–1963
DunlopSole supplier
- 1960
Dunlop
Firestone
- 1959
Avon
Dunlop
Firestone
- 1956–1958
Avon
Dunlop
Englebert
Firestone
Pirelli
- 1954–1955
Continental
Dunlop
Englebert
Firestone
Pirelli
- 1952–1953
Dunlop
Englebert
Firestone
Pirelli
- 1950–1951
Bridgestone
Dunlop
Englebert
Firestone
Pirelli
Six brands. Pirelli and Continental take the titles, Firestone the Indianapolis 500.
The 9 manufacturers
| Manufacturer | Active | Seasons | GP wins | Drivers’ Titles | Constructors’ titles | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950–1958 · 1981–1986 · 1989–1991 · 2011– | 34 | 374 | 21 | 16 | 2026 | |
| 1950–1951 · 1968–1970 · 1974–1977 · 1997–2010 | 23 | 175 | 11 | 11 | 2010 | |
| 1977–1984 · 2000–2006 | 15 | 97 | 5 | 4 | 2006 | |
| 1964–1998 | 35 | 373 | 25 | 26 | 1998 | |
| 1956–1959 · 1981 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1958 | |
| 1950–1970 · 1976–1977 | 23 | 83 | 8 | 9 | 1970 | |
| 1950–1960 · 1966–1974 | 20 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 1972 | |
| 1950–1958 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1958 | |
| 1954–1955 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1955 |
Constructors’ titles from 1958, the first year the cup was awarded. A season counts when at least one car raced on the brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies the tyres in Formula 1?
Pirelli, as sole supplier since 2011. Every team gets the same compounds at every round.
What do C1 to C6 mean?
The slick compounds are numbered from C1 (hardest) to C6 (softest). For each Grand Prix three consecutive compounds are chosen and marked hard (white), medium (yellow) and soft (red), so a C4 is the soft at one race and the medium at another.
How many manufacturers have supplied Formula 1 tyres?
9 manufacturers: Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Englebert, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli. Pirelli has the most Grand Prix wins, 374.
When was the last tyre war?
2000 to 2006, Bridgestone against Michelin.
Latest tyre news
All Pirelli news
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