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F1 field to fan out with development, says Pirelli
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Simulation data acquired from teams by Pirelli suggests that the 2017 F1 field will eventually spread out during the season as development works sets in. While everyone starts the year from a clean slate, concepts will emerge and development will ensue, leading also most probably to higher levels of downforce which will impact tyres, according to Pirelli racing manager Mario Isola. The Italian manufacturer's mandate this year is to produce less degrading compounds in order to enable drivers to be more aggressive. But with testing limited to lower-downforce mule cars, Pirelli has relied on team simulation data to extrapolate how the rubber will cope with in-season development and a...
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