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Pirelli need very big questions answered for 2017

Pirelli's Paul Hembery says there are 'very big questions' to be answered regarding the 2017 technical regulations, saying faster lap times are 'pointless' if it doesn't improve the racing. The Italian firm has made repeated demands for in-season testing next year in an effort to prepare itself for a change in the technical regulations from the 2017 F1 season, which are intended to slash lap times by up to five seconds. With much of this gain expected to come from the tyres, Pirelli has been seeking upwards of 18 days of testing next year, though discussions are still ongoing over how it will be able to accurately design the tyres without a suitable machine built to the new regulations. In...
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