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Pirelli explains Mercedes choice
Pirelli said it chose Mercedes to complete its 2014 tyre test because it was the first team to offer availability. The test took place after the Spanish Grand Prix and according to Mercedes was arranged eight or nine days before it took place. Rivals Red Bull and Ferrari claim they were not aware of the 1000km test and have protested Mercedes involvement as they believe using a 2013 car is against the Sporting Regulations. However, Pirelli said it wrote to all the teams in March 2012 about a possible 1000km test, adding that it chose Mercedes because it was the first team to offer availability. "We were in contact with a number of teams regarding doing 1000km of testing and in this...
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