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Pirelli announce homologation of 2017 back-up compounds
Pirelli have revealed that they have developed a back-up set of compounds in case the 2017 Formula 1 cars are at a different performance level than they are expected to be, especially with new aerodynamic regulations coming into force. The tyre manufacturer has gone through a thorough testing programme with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari and Red Bull Racing squads during the 2016 season with mule cars with downforce levels set high enough to simulate expected 2017 levels, with tyres 25% wider than in previous years. But as back-up, Pirelli have homologated back-up compounds should unforeseen circumstances come into play, which will only become apparently when...
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