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Pirelli Formula 1 tire testing at Magny-Cours
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Pirelli conducted a two-day intensive tire development program at the Magny-Cours circuit in France to prepare components for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Mercedes supported the testing by providing reserve driver Frederik Vesti, who covered more than 1,160 kilometers across the two sessions.
The first day of testing focused on wet weather performance using intermediate tire prototypes. Vesti evaluated various rubber compounds and constructions to determine how quickly they could reach optimal operating temperatures, utilizing both natural rainfall and artificial irrigation systems.
The second day focused on dry conditions using slick tires of varying hardness. Although testing was initially delayed by heavy fog, the sessions allowed engineers to gather data on dry performance and identify the crossover point between intermediate and slick tires to assist with future race strategies.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesPirelli and Mercedes conduct F1 tire testing at Magny-Cours
Pirelli and Mercedes conducted two days of Formula 1 tire testing at Magny-Cours, with driver Frederik Vesti evaluating 2027 intermediate and slick tire prototypes.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPirelli conducts Formula 1 tire testing at Magny-Cours
Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti completed 1,160 km of Pirelli tire testing at Magny-Cours, evaluating intermediate and slick compounds for the upcoming Formula 1 season.
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f1analisitecnica.com · f1i.fr · f1vilag.hu · leblogmoto.com · motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · sportsoftheday.com