Mercedes became the subject of controversy in the Monaco paddock on Sunday morning after it emerged they conducted a 1000-kilometre tyre test with Pirelli in Spain last week. Red Bull have lodged a protest with the stewards over the issue.In-season testing is banned under the Formula One regulations, but Pirelli say their contract with the FIA as the sport’s official tyre supplier allows them to call on teams to assist with such tests. A similar session is understood to have taken place with another team earlier in the season.Mercedes say they had the permission of the FIA to participate. It is reported that their 2013 car was used and the bulk of the work is understood to have...
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