News Details
Pirelli: Fewer marbles
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says last week's test revealed that this year's tyres will more durable and cause less marbles.
The Formula One teams spent four days putting in the laps at the Sakhir circuit in much warmer conditions than the previous outing in Jerez.
Having ironed out some of their reliability gremlins there was more run and therefore more data coming through for Pirelli and their tyres.
And what that data showed is that the new tyres are more durable which will lead to less marbles - and, Pirelli must be hoping, fewer complaints.
"The teams were able to learn more about tyres over the four days in Bahrain than they could in Jerez two weeks ago, thanks to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli: 2014 tyres more consistent and durable
This week’s Bahrain test allowed Pirelli to begin to get a better...
11y ago from Formula1.com
Pirelli reflects on Bahrain test
A total of 24 drivers took part in the Bahrain test, completing 2,322 laps...
11y ago from Pitpass.com
Pirelli: The 2014 tyres more consistent and durable...
Pirelli: The 2014 tyres more consistent and durable than their...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Less ‘marbles' in 2014 predicts Pirelli boss...
Less ‘marbles' in 2014 predicts Pirelli boss Hembery 24 February,...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pramac MotoGP boss shares what ‘surprised’ him...
Pramac MotoGP Team Manager Gino Borsoi revealed that he was “quite...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Brad Binder admits he “can do a lot better” after...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Rain spoils debut of Honda’s 850cc engine in Sepang...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Davide Tardozzi dismisses “absurd” rumours about...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Gregoire Munster confirmed for WRC Monte Carlo in...
The season opener marks a return to the event where Munster claimed his...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Romet Jürgenson to compete in opening three WRC2...
The rising Estonian talent is joined by co-driver Siim Oja and start...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal v Crystal Palace: Carabao Cup quarter-final...
Updates from 8pm GMT kick-off as Chelsea await victors<br>⚽ <a...
54m ago from TheGuardian.com
'LET HIM PLAY FFS', 'Him benched is scandalous' -...
Arsenal fans on social media are livid with manager Mikel Arteta for not...
14m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal track defender who has been compared to...
Arsenal are keeping a close watch on one of Italy’s most exciting young...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton's boss has just 'four months' to save his...
Lewis Hamilton's F1 boss Fred Vasseur has been... Read More »
54m ago from GPFans.com
FIA announce THREE F1 driver changes for 2026
The FIA has confirmed three changes to the F1... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Yuki Tsunoda delivers 'smash it' vow ahead of new Red Bull...
Yuki Tsunoda will take on a new role within Red... Read More »
44m ago from RacingNews365.com
