![]() ![]() And through that, we optimize the shape of the bead in order to match in a perfect way with the rim. Otherwise, you start to have vibration and so on. You cannot accept any slip between the tire and the rim. MI: In terms of product, the bead that we use on the P Zero, the road tire is the same we use in Formula 1 because, in Formula 1, you have so much torque that you have to avoid any slip. So, first technology vehicle models, then thanks to Formula 1, we have developed a production process that is quite new and automatic… robotized, so it’s much better in terms of consistency of production, we have developed a lot of new quality controls too.ĬS: How does that translate to current Pirelli technology? Changing parameters from a computer and testing is much faster. and to speed up the development… we save up to 30% of the time because clearly making physical prototypes and testing, physical prototypes on track takes a lot of time. So we can use that to cut the number of physical prototypes that we make. And clearly, being the sole supplier means that we need to supply exactly the same tire to everybody… the same service… same level of information, we cannot give an advantage to anybody so we have a very detailed process during the weekend.ĬS: What happens when two teams give you conflicting data about the tire performance either in the real world or in simulations with the tire? They are looking for any small difference. They are looking for any gram of the car. ![]() Photos Stephen Rivers / Carscoopsįormula 1 teams are the most demanding, as I found in my 20-plus years experience in motorsport. And it is difficult to explain to people how fast and how much stress these cars are putting on the tires… when I see the data on the load speeds and this kind of stuff it’s impressive. MI: Sometimes it is difficult to explain exactly what we are doing. We sat down with Isola at the Miami Grand Prix for a short interview on his work and that relationship.ĬS: What aspect of F1 tire technology doesn’t get enough attention? What he gathers from that data has an effect not just on F1 but also on the future of consumer tire technology. ![]() No, he’s right down in the trenches with them, reviewing an almost unfathomable amount of data. Despite the connotations such a title might inspire in the mind, Isola isn’t up in some cushy office watching his subordinates do the dirty work below during a race weekend. ![]()
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