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Storm erupts over secret tyre test for Mercedes
A storm has erupted in the Monaco paddock about an until-now secret Pirelli tyre test involving Mercedes.
British F1 broadcasters Sky and the BBC revealed on Sunday morning that Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were both involved in a multiple-day, 1000km tyre test between the Spanish and Monaco grands prix.
The BBC said Red Bull and Ferrari are furious, and "considering a protest" due to the ban on in-season testing.
But the report also said sources confirmed the FIA was aware of the test, which is allowed on the grounds of needing to safety-test planned changes for Canada next month, and 2014.
"Some teams have reacted badly," 1996 world champion Damon Hill told Sky,...
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