2017 tyre testing

96 prototypes tested by Pirelli in Abu Dhabi96 prototypes tested by Pirelli in Abu Dhabi

96 prototypes tested by Pirelli in Abu Dhabi

Pirelli enjoyed a productive final day of testing 2017 tyres in Abu Dhabi, with 96 prototypes used. Mercedes, Red Bull…

8 years ago
F1's final act of 2016F1's final act of 2016

F1's final act of 2016

The final track running of the 2016 F1 season took place today in Abu Dhabi, with Pirelli testing its 2017…

8 years ago
GALLERY: Abu Dhabi 2017 tyre testGALLERY: Abu Dhabi 2017 tyre test

GALLERY: Abu Dhabi 2017 tyre test

Check out the gallery of the best images from the Abu Dhabi tyre test, with Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull…

8 years ago
Teams divided over Bahrain F1 testing requestTeams divided over Bahrain F1 testing request

Teams divided over Bahrain F1 testing request

F1 teams are divided over Pirelli's request to carry out pre-season testing in Bahrain instead of Barcelona in 2017. With…

8 years ago
Simulating 2017 downforce a challenge - PirelliSimulating 2017 downforce a challenge - Pirelli

Simulating 2017 downforce a challenge - Pirelli

Pirelli says it is proving difficult for teams to simulate the 2017 downforce levels on the mule cars being used…

9 years ago
Mercedes completes 286 laps in Pirelli testMercedes completes 286 laps in Pirelli test

Mercedes completes 286 laps in Pirelli test

Pirelli has concluded its three-day test with Mercedes, completing 286 laps on prototype 2017 tyres at Paul Ricard. Following on from…

9 years ago
Williams 'couldn't afford' 2017 tyre test programWilliams 'couldn't afford' 2017 tyre test program

Williams 'couldn't afford' 2017 tyre test program

Williams "couldn't afford" to put together a mule car to run in Pirelli's 2017 tyre test program this year, according…

9 years ago
Pirelli wants race drivers for 2017 tyre testsPirelli wants race drivers for 2017 tyre tests

Pirelli wants race drivers for 2017 tyre tests

Pirelli wants Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull to use race drivers for the tyre test program throughout the rest of…

9 years ago