Pirelli is set to host a meeting with key F1 stakeholders to open discussions on what the sport wants from its tyre performance in preparation for the 2017 regulations revamp. The Italian manufacturer will welcome key figureheads from F1 teams, the FIA, the FOM and commercial rights holders Bernie Ecclestone to its Milan headquarters next week and feels the meeting is of 'vital importance' to strengthen its relationship with F1 which it considers its 'biggest challenge'. Pirelli is also keen to secure more on-track testing with F1 teams to improve its tyre prototypes during the evolution of the current cars in the V6 Hybrid era. This week, the tyre company recently held a two-day wet tyre...
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