– Next year's two pre-season tests will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from February 27 to March 2 and March 7 to 10, the track has announced.After months of speculation, it was finally confirmed by team bosses last week that 2017 testing would take place at the Spanish Grand Prix venue, with dates to be finalised.It had been suggested that, with Pirelli introducing much wider tyres, pre-season running could be held in Bahrain's hotter temperatures, or split between two venues.However, a compromise was reached that will see Barcelona host both tests, from late February through early March, with Bahrain hosting the first in-season gathering.
Full Story »