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Pirelli discussing fixed compound allocation for first 2017 races

Drivers may not have the same freedom to choose which compounds they take to each race at the beginning of the 2017 season according to Pirelli, due to the large-scale changes coming next year. Currently drivers can select the quantity of each tyre compound for each race, and whilst that rule will remain in place, it will cause Pirelli a headache at the start of the season as the new tyres won't be finalised until November, therefore producing enough may not be possible. The Italian supplier is therefore looking to have a fixed compound allocation for the first few races, according to Pirelli's motorsport racing director Mario Isola. 'The plan is to keep the same regulations [next...
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