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FIA steps in to force through extra 2020 Pirelli tyre test

The FIA has stepped in to resolve a disagreement among F1's teams over Pirelli's desire to add an extra 2020 tyre test to its schedule this year. Formula 1's exclusive tyre supplier officially concluded its testing of next year's compounds last week at Paul Ricard where Mercedes and Esteban Ocon put F1's future rubber through its paces. However, a final target letter outlining the requirement and criteria of the 2020 tyres was received late in the day by Pirelli, prompting the company to add an additional test to fine-tune its product. Pirelli raked up the miles with first 18-inch tyre test Changes to next year's tyres involve modifications to tyre structure and profile, with a focus on...
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