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Pirelli: 2017 safety concerns show why testing must happen
Pirelli says safety concerns raised by Mercedes about the impact of new Formula 1 aero rules for 2017 shows why it is vital it is given a proper testing programme next year. As Motorsport.com revealed, Mercedes submitted a report during a technical director's meeting last week suggesting that predicted aero loads that could arrive in 2017 may be too much for the tyres. Although rivals did not agree with their view, Pirelli and a number of teams are now conducting a study to check in more detail how much tyre loads will be impacted by the aero advances. Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery welcomed the approach to understand potential issues better, but said it showed even more how...
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