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Extra tyres for rookies idea is shelved
Plans to encourage Formula One teams to run rookie drivers during free practice in exhchange for an extra set of tyres have been dropped, with all outifts due to receive an extra allocation for the forthcoming Spanish Grand Prix. The idea had initially been proposed by Force India, but it failed to receive wide support due to complications over the definition of a 'rookie driver', with some teams employing experienced testers that nevertheless do not have F1 race experience. Paul Hembery, Pirelli's motorsport director, said: "As permitted by the current regulations, we'll be supplying an extra set of prototype hard compound tyres for free practice, which will hopefully ensure that all...
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