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Pirelli has ‘No Intention' of using Back-up 2017 tyres
2017 is the year of new regulations and new tyre compounds. The longer lasting, slow degrading rubber has been created following the requests of teams. But Pirelli are covering all bases by producing a range of back-up tyres that will display similar characteristics to those used since 2011, most notably their degradation and quick decline in grip through use. The wider tyres will hopefully allow for drivers to push harder on the track, but concerns remain that the compound will instead result in stagnant races with next to no pit stops or changes in position. However, Mario Isola, Pirelli F1 racing manager, was quick to state that they have no intention on using the back-up range, and...
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