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Pirelli eyeing ‘super-super soft’ tyre for 2016 F1
A tyre even softer than Pirelli's so-called ‘super soft' looks set to make its bow in 2016. As the Italian marque competes with applicant Michelin for the 2017-2019 F1 contract, Paul Hembery said Pirelli is planning some improvements next year. 2016 could turn out to be Pirelli's last season on the grid, even though the company has wide support up and down the paddock. 'An 18-inch rim and a one-stop (strategy) is going to do nothing for the spectacle of a grand prix,' said Red Bull boss Christian Horner, referring to Michelin's desires for 2017. However, the FIA has green-lighted both Pirelli and Michelin's 2017 bids, meaning it is now up to Bernie Ecclestone to negotiate a deal with...
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