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How new Barcelona surface will affect F1 testing

Pirelli racing manager Mario Isola expects there to be a lot of track evolution across the first two days of Formula 1 pre-season testing following a resurfacing project. The Barcelona circuit agreed to carry out resurfacing and track modifications in order to ensure it remains on the 2018 MotoGP calendar, after its place had been under threat. Earlier this month, work began with the entire circuit set to be resurfaced and the run-off area at Turn 13 extended. With the first pre-season test at Barcelona set to start on February 26, Pirelli plans to send a couple of engineers to the venue next week, once work is completed, so the tyre supplier can gather data. "They [circuit officials]...
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