In the first of a series of Grand Prix Insights, Mercedes AMG engineer Aldo Costa demonstrates seatbelt technology. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg go head-to-head in a friendly competition to settle the question: “who really is faster?” although a stewards inquiry may be in order.

The behaviour of the tyres is influenced by a variety of parameters, which affect their performance and degradation. The car set-up, the aerodynamic balance, grip levels and driving style are all key factors that have an important effect on the tyres.

Aerodynamics play a crucial role in the development of modern Formula One cars and the tyres form about 25-30% of the whole picture. For this reason, Pirelli gives all the teams replica tyres to use in their wind tunnels and for development…

With rain forecast this weekend, Pirelli’s new Cinturato Green Intermediate and Cinturato Blue Wet tyres could take centre stage. Here’s the low-down on how the tyres have changed from last year…

Noses have been lowered and blown diffusers are supposedly out. The results haven’t necessarily been pretty but what is the fundamental effect on the cars and, in particular, how they use the tyres? Pirelli explain…

Pirelli is changing all the slick tyres for the 2012 Formula One World Championship, and introducing a modified version of the wet tyre. Only the intermediate tyre — the Cinturato Green — remains unaltered. Here, Pirelli explain the changes…