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Developing 2017 Formula 1 tyres our biggest challenge yet - Pirelli

Pirelli's Paul Hembery has described the process of developing Formula 1's 2017 tyres their 'biggest challenge' since they re-entered the sport back in 2011. Next year will see the introduction of wider tyres in order to cope with the increased downforce the 2017 cars will produce, as a result of a wider chassis and front-wing and a lower rear-wing as well as other aerodynamic tweaks. Pirelli have yet to face a major change to the technical regulations, bar the switch from a V8 engine to a V6-hybrid power unit, therefore next year presents somewhat of an unknown, though Hembery is confident Pirelli can handle whatever is thrown at them despite the complexity of the task...
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