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Pirelli won't fight teams' eventual rejection of 2020 tyres

Pirelli won't fight F1's possible rejection of its 2020 tyres if a majority of teams remain negative on its product after next week's final test in Abu Dhabi. Teams were given an opportunity to test Pirelli's 2020-spec rubber in free practice at Austin earlier this month, an assessment that resulted in negative feedback from drivers who felt the tyres simply did not offer the level of grip required. The criticism was such that teams are contemplating the prospect of ditching the tyres altogether and remaining next season with this year's compounds. However, teams will make a final assessment after next week's post-season test in Abu Dhabi. If the outcome is once again negative, Pirelli...
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