Isola: The Soft tyres were the best in the race.

      Pirelli's prediction that all drivers would prefer to complete the race distance in Mexico with a one‑stop strategy was only half true…

      Mario Isola, Pirelli's Head of Motorsport: "The race in Mexico was interesting not only in terms of on‑track events, but also because everyone saw two strategic options – some drivers limited themselves to a single tyre change, while others visited the pits twice.

      We congratulate Lando Norris; he was flawless from the first day of the weekend and now leads the championship again. We also congratulate Oliver Bearman, who delivered an important fourth place for Haas F1.

      The Medium and Soft tyres played their part, but if we had to pick the best, it would undoubtedly be the Softs. Most drivers chose them for the start, and those who ran a two‑stop race also fitted Softs for the final stint.

      Thanks to very low degradation and the absence of graining, drivers were able to extend their stint on the C5, effectively managing the thermal degradation of the rear tyres.

      The range of laps for pit stops was in line with our expectations, and I believe the variety of strategies was linked to our decision to provide teams with 'every‑other' compounds. Hard tyres were used very rarely as they did not provide the necessary grip on this slippery track.

      Part of the Pirelli team that worked in Mexico this week will return to the circuit on Tuesday and Wednesday to test softer compounds from the 2026 range. Sauber will provide us with a car on the first day of testing, and Mercedes on the second. We thank both teams for their support."