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Pirelli confirms 2017 tyres will see 'much less' degradation
Pirelli will move away from its high degrading tyres next season in a bid to help boost overall speed and reduce the amount of 'tyre saving' drivers are forced to do at present. When Pirelli joined Formula 1, it's mandate was to create tyres which degraded quickly, forcing drivers to stop more often. It's had the desired effect, throwing up varying strategies, but has also seen some driving conservatively to preserve and extend tyre life. In a bid to stop that and to deal with the increase in downforce, Pirelli will create more durable tyres. But motorsport director Paul Hembery is confident an element of degradation will remain, avoiding a return to the Bridgestone...
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