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Barcelona to host 2017 pre-season testing

– Spanish Grand Prix venue the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will play host to next year's Formula 1 pre-season test sessions, it has been confirmed, following lengthy talks.It had been mooted that, with tyre supplier Pirelli introducing overhauled products for 2017, testing could take place in Bahrain's hotter temperatures, or be split between two venues.However, on the first day of practice for the United States Grand Prix, representatives from all 11 teams met with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, where a compromise was reached.Barcelona will host pre-season testing, while Bahrain will stage the first in-season test."There have been numerous debates about this and we had...
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