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Pirelli granted 12 days of testing during 2016 season

Pirelli has been given permission by the FIA to carry out 12 days of tyre testing during the 2016 season, as it prepares for major changes in 2017. The tyre supplier has been arguing the need for more testing opportunities, particularly with the upcoming changes to the cars a year from now, which could see them lapping up to five seconds quicker. The updated sporting regulations state in article 10.6: "In consultation with the teams and the appointed tyre supplier, the FIA reserves the right to organise up to six two-day tests for the sole purpose of providing the supplier with the chance to test improvements to the design of their tyres." It's expected that Pirelli will...
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