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Wolff defends Pirelli test

Toto Wolff is adamant Mercedes were "exactly within the rules" when they tested for Pirelli earlier this month. Although in-season testing is banned from Formula One, and has been since 2009, Pirelli have a clause in their contract that allows them to run 1000km with a team should they deem it necessary. And that's exactly what Pirelli did. In the wake of the Spanish Grand Prix, the Italian manufacturer remained at the Circuit de Catalunya with Mercedes and put in all the miles they are permitted to do. Somehow, though, the test was kept a secret from Merc's rivals, who have reacted angrily, lodging protests in Monaco on Sunday. Wolff, though, insists Mercedes did nothing wrong....
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