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Silverstone and Barcelona to hold FP2 Pirelli tyre test

Pirelli is to utilise the first 30 minutes of two forthcoming second practice sessions to run the rule over prototype tyres that could be used in the 2021 Formula 1 season. Due to the lack of in-season testing available to Pirelli in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the condensed calendar over the second half of the year, the Italian tyre manufacturer has been forced to seek authorisation from the FIA to use the F1 practice sessions to aid in development. Article continues under video As a consequence, the opening half-hour of the FP2 sessions for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Spanish Grand Prix in August will see all 20 cars using unmarked rubber. Pirelli tyre...
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