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Pirelli at the Start of Formula 1 Testing

According to news sources, Pirelli, which was recently awarded the prestigious F1 contract, has started testing its prototype F1 tyre for the 2011 season.

Pirelli was awarded the contract to become the sole supplier to F1 in place of Bridgestone earlier in the summer. Reports have it that the prototype version of its new tyre is being tested in France.

Paul Hembery, Pirelli’s Motorsport Director told Manipe F1 “We’ve started some initial testing on a GP2 car, with the first runs at Paul Ricard. It was very successful and we’re very happy with the performance of the product from the results of the first test.”

Hembrey didn’t pass comment who had carried out the tests but did say that there should be news shortly which car they will use for future tests. It is rumoured that Pirelli is interested in acquiring a 2009 Toyota as a possible option.

All F1 teams will have the opportunity to evaluate fully Pirelli’s new F1 tyre at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to be held in November after the season’s final GP.

Tags: Formula 1, Toyota