FormulaSpy Logo
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Home
  • F1 News
  • F1 Calendar
  • F1 Standings
  • Drivers
  • Teams
  • Videos
  • Formula E
F1 Shop
F1 Shop
  • Home
  • F1 News
  • F1 Calendar
  • F1 Standings
  • Drivers
  • Teams
  • Videos
  • Formula E
F1 Shop
F1 Shop
No Result
View All Result
FormulaSpy Logo Mobile
No Result
View All Result

Pirelli granted additional wet weather test mileage

Luke Murphy by Luke Murphy
23rd January 2017
Reading Time: 1 min read
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail

Formula One’s tyre supplier Pirelli have been given extra testing time to evaluate their extreme wet-weather tyres ahead of the 2017 season.

RELATED POSTS

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 3, afternoon

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 3, morning

Zhou tops day 2 as Russell stops on track

An additional two-day test will take place before the start of official pre-season testing in a bid to gain further feedback on Pirelli’s extreme wet-weather tyres, which were criticised several times during the 2016 season. One of the existing ‘mule’ cars from Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull Racing are likely to be used.

As well as an extra dedicated test, one of the pre-season test days is very likely to be ear-marked for further wet-weather testing. If rain does not fall at the test, then tanker trucks may be used to soak the track.

With wider tyres coming into the sport as part of a technical regulation revamp in 2017, Pirelli were granted several test sessions throughout 2016 in order to develop the new tyres, using modified 2016 cars from Mercedes, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari. All other teams will sample 2017-spec tyres for the first time at the opening test in Barcelona.

The first official pre-season test runs from Monday 27th February to Thursday 2nd March, with the second test running from Tuesday 7th March – Friday 10th March.

ADVERTISEMENT
Tags: BarcelonaPirelliPre-season testing
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Lynn secures reserve driver role at DS Virgin Racing

Next Post

Chase Carey to replace Bernie Ecclestone as F1 CEO

Luke Murphy

Luke Murphy

As an FIA-accredited motor sport journalist, degree-level Motorsport Engineer and amateur karter, Luke's passion for motor sport is evident. He is one of the editors at FormulaSpy and one of the longest-standing members of the team.

Related Posts

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 3, afternoon
F1 News

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 3, afternoon

25th February 2023
Bahrain test 2023 – Day 3, morning
F1 News

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 3, morning

25th February 2023
Zhou tops day 2 as Russell stops on track
F1 News

Zhou tops day 2 as Russell stops on track

24th February 2023
Bahrain test 2023 – Day 2, afternoon
F1 News

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 2, afternoon

24th February 2023
Bahrain test 2023 – Day 2, morning
F1 News

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 2, morning

24th February 2023
Bahrain test 2023 – Day 1, afternoon
F1 News

Bahrain test 2023 – Day 1, afternoon

23rd February 2023
Next Post

Chase Carey to replace Bernie Ecclestone as F1 CEO

Liberty Media Complete Formula One Takeover

Please login to join discussion

Latest News

Verstappen dominates in Spain as Mercedes get double podium

Verstappen dominates in Spain as Mercedes get double podium

4th June 2023
Race Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Race Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

4th June 2023
Guenther breaks the curse to win from pole in a Gen3

Guenther breaks the curse to win from pole in a Gen3

4th June 2023
(FP3) Third Practice Result – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix

Race Results – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix 2

4th June 2023
Gasly penalised for impeding and Russell warned for Hamilton clash

Gasly penalised for impeding and Russell warned for Hamilton clash

4th June 2023
Guenther does it again to take second Jakarta pole

Guenther does it again to take second Jakarta pole

4th June 2023
Qualifying Results – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix 2

Qualifying Results – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix 2

4th June 2023
(FP3) Third Practice Result – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix

(FP3) Third Practice Result – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix

4th June 2023
Verstappen takes pole in exciting Spanish qualifying

Verstappen takes pole in exciting Spanish qualifying

3rd June 2023
Qualifying Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Qualifying Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

3rd June 2023

Recommended Stories

F1 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Pierre Gasly Naoki Yamamoto super formula

Gasly: Yamamoto apologised for taking my seat!

10th October 2019
F1 Formula 1 Ferrari Vettel leclerc Styrian Grand Prix

Both Ferraris out early after Vettel/Leclerc clash

12th July 2020
‘Sad, angry’ Vergne was in ‘worst’ state of mind on Formula E debut

‘Sad, angry’ Vergne was in ‘worst’ state of mind on Formula E debut

17th August 2018

Popular Stories

  • F1 Formula 1 Haas 2021 livery Uralkali

    WADA confirm interest in Haas’ 2021 livery

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2022 F1 calendar and pre-season testing dates

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • ‘Perez’s manager working on finding alternative seat for 2021’

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Analysis: Where has Ferrari’s speed gone?

    14 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 0
  • Updated – 2020 F1 Drivers, Teams and Driver Numbers

    40 shares
    Share 40 Tweet 0
FormulaSpy

Find the latest Formula 1 news, results & reactions!

FormulaSpy is an independent accredited F1 news site, based in Ireland.

LEARN MORE »

Recent Posts

  • Verstappen dominates in Spain as Mercedes get double podium 4th June 2023
  • Race Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix 4th June 2023
  • Guenther breaks the curse to win from pole in a Gen3 4th June 2023

Follow us on Social Media

Follow FormulaSpy on your favourite social media channels!

Built with ❤ in Dublin, Ireland ☘ © 2023
The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • F1 News
  • F1 Calendar
  • F1 Standings
  • Drivers
  • Teams
  • Videos

Built with ❤ in Dublin, Ireland ☘ © 2023
The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In