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Pirelli and Alesi preview new 18-inch tyre at Monza

Pirelli demonstrated a prototype 18-inch tyre at Monza on Saturday with the help of Grand Prix veteran Jean Alesi.

The new wheel and tyre size will become the norm in F1 from 2021, although they will already be introduced into the FIA Formula 2 championship next year.

Pirelli is set to embark on an extensive testing program that will kick off at Paul Ricard next week with a special mule car supplied by Renault.

Alesi, whose son competes Giuliano competes in F2 with Trident, gave the new F2-spec 18-inch tyre its public debut yesterday, running a few laps at the Temple of Speed.

Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres in an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres on an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Alesi (FRA) demonstrates the 2020 Pirelli F1 18 inch tyres on an F2 car. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Mario Isola (ITA) Pirelli Racing Manager; Bruno Michel (FRA) F2 CEO; Stefano Domenicali (ITA) FIA Single-Seater Commission President; Jean Alesi (FRA); Ross Brawn (GBR) Managing Director, Motor Sports - 2020 Pirelli tyres unveil. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

 

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