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Pirelli, the sole tire supplier for F1, has announced that it will be giving teams the opportunity to try out their new, 2013 season-spec tires, during the practice session for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. This is the teams’ only chance to get a feel for the new rubber, and make adjustments for next year’s car, so that they don’t ‘clash’ with next year’s car. Having already announced that the compound for next year’s tires is very different to the one used this season, the teams are undoubtedly eager to try them out, as it is their only opportunity to do so, until February, when the pre-season starts.
According to Pirelli’s Paul Hembrey, “Both the compounds and construction will be different, which means that the characteristics of the new tyres will be altered, with a wider working range and some compounds that are slightly more aggressive [. . .] We've yet to finalise where exactly all the compounds will sit in relation to each other, which is why we are calling the tyre to be used in Brazil a 'prototype' rather than giving it a specific nomination, but it will be very representative of our general design philosophy next year."
He concluded by saying: “We're looking forward to hearing the feedback from the teams about it, and of course sending our 2012 tyres out in style at what is usually a very demanding and thrilling race in Brazil."
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He concluded by saying: “We're looking forward to hearing the feedback from the teams about it, and of course sending our 2012 tyres out in style at what is usually a very demanding and thrilling race in Brazil."
Story via autosport.com
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