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Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to test Pirelli's 2017 tyres next week

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will take part in Pirell's latest 2017 tyre development test scheduled for next week, Mercedes has confirmed. The pairing will have a days running each at Spain's Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona circuit, driving the Mercedes mule car, which has been modified to simulate next year's expected downforce levels. Pirelli recently expressed a desire to see experienced drivers testing the tyres to ensure the feedback is accurate. Up until now, Mercedes have used Manor's Pascal Wehrlein, whilst Red Bull ran with Sebastien Buemi. Only Ferrari have used their current race drivers, Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen. However Mercedes have confirmed...
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