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Pirelli granted extra wet weather tyre test
Formula 1 chiefs have agreed for Pirelli to get an extra pre-season wet weather test this year, to help its preparations for the 2017 campaign. There was a renewed focus on the performance of Pirelli's wet tyres following last year's rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix, when a number of drivers complained about the performance of its extreme rubber. Furthermore, the performance of the wets has come into sharper focus amid the plan for wet races to have a standing start from now on if they initially begin behind a safety car. That rule is due to be ratified by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday. In light of those two factors, Pirelli has been pushing for a bespoke wet weather tyre...
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