Sports · 27 February 2026
Pirelli's F1 chief replaced amid sweeping 2026 tyre overhaul
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It has been announced by Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli that Mario Isola is relinquishing his role as motorsport chief, with his departure slated for later this year. His successor, Dario Marrafuschi, a senior figure at the company since 2008, will formally take over responsibilities from 1 March. Isola is expected to stay on until July to manage the transition. The leadership reshuffle comes at a pivotal moment, with Formula 1 preparing for sweeping 2026 technical regulations, including significant revisions to tyre size specifications.
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