Pirelli wrapped up at Paul Ricard on Monday its 18-inch F1 tyre testing program that is supporting the introduction of F1's new-spec wheels in 2022. After a recent two-day session at Magny Cours was cut short by a technical issue, Alpine and reserve driver Daniil Kvyat were on duty in southern France to cap Pirelli's final test. The Russian driver ran exclusively on the manufacturer's intermediate tyres on the artificially watered track, raking in 167 trouble-free laps. Pirelli stressed that Formula 1's s switch to new low-profile tyres represents a technical revolution for the pinnacle of world motorsport that required an intense research and development programme. Save for Williams,...
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