The new tires for the next-generation single-seaters ditch the wheel covers that defined the past four years, returning to a design more reminiscent of what was seen up to 2021.

Around the entire wheel, there will be a stylized checkered flag design, with colors corresponding to each tire compound.

“The design of the tyre graphics on the sidewalls is completely new,” Pirelli latest document reads. “This gives the new Formula 1 tyres a completely different look compared to any other motorsport or roadgoing product made by Pirelli, while maintaining all the historic design language that is synonymous with the Milan-based company.

The colours that differentiate the various compounds remain unchanged, with “white, yellow, and red denote Hard, Medium, and Soft respectively, while green and blue are still the colours for the Intermediate and Full wet.”

Next year will also see a range from the hardest C1 to the softest C5 compound, with Pirelli ensuring “a wider and more consistent gap between each compound to encourage different race strategies.”

The tyres will also be resized to suit the new generation of single-seaters: while the wheel rims remain 18 inches, the tread width has been reduced by 25mm at the front and 30mm at the rear. Overall diameter has also been trimmed, dropping 15mm at the front and 10mm at the rear.

This year, teams will have the chance to collect vital mileage and data over three official test sessions — one conducted privately without media, and two more scheduled just before the season kicks off in February.

The first session will take place at Barcelona’s Circuit de Montmeló from January 26 to 30, marking the first true track debut of the new cars.