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Barcelona Test 1: Pirelli Facts & Stats

The first four days of pre-season Formula 1 testing concluded today at the Spanish circuit of Montmelò – total of 3185 laps were covered, that means 14.826 kms. From Monday to Wednesday, the drivers tested the new wider slick tyres on 2017 cars for the first time. [Thursday] they also tried the wet-weather tyres on an artificially-dampened circuit, using both the full wet and intermediate. Mario Isola, Pirelli Racing Manager: “We’re satisfied with the results of these four days. From what we can see up to now, the new product is in line with our expectations. For the 2017 season, the sport asked us to develop tyres with less degradation, which allow drivers to push to the...
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