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Pirelli explains 3-color tyre selection and labels for testing

Pirelli will supply five compounds to F1 teams in testing this year, and the Italian manufacturer has revealed how it will identify its range. In a bid to promote simplicity - and clarity - this season with regard to tyre selection, Pirelli has reduced the number of available compounds from seven to five, but will distinguish its rubber with just three colors. The white, yellow and red spectrum will correspond - in that order - to the hard, medium and soft tyres nominated by Pirelli beforehand for every race. Pirelli fears grow with pre-season testing on the horizon In testing however (which kicks off on February 18 in Barcelona)  teams will have access to all five compounds, denominated...
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