The Formula 1 Commission have approved Pirelli’s proposal for more track time to develop the 2017 tyres.
With significant changes planned, Pirelli wanted to ensure it had enough time and testing to prepare next year’s tyres.
The number of test days have been increased from current regulations (12 days) to 25 test days. At first we will see the use of a pre-2015 car that will allow Pirelli to do conceptual work on current-sized tyre, but will apply the 2017 technology.
In late July or early August, Pirelli will then switch to a hybrid car, effectively a 2015 car modified to the 2017 aero package.
Five teams have agreed to supply a 2015 car for testing and modification. Understood to be: Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Williams and Mclaren.
Following the agreement, it is believed Pirelli and FIA are now signing off the contract from 2017-19.
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