Pirelli to Test Formula One Tyres in Abu Dhabi
Pirelli has announced that 12 teams will test out its new Formula One tyres on Friday and Saturday. Tyre spotters amongst you will notice the slick tyres in medium and soft compounds are distinguished by a coloured stripe on the sidewall. Each team will have eight sets of tyres available to them for the two days of testing
The test in the United Arab Emirates marks Pirelli’s return to F1 after a 19-year absence. The Italian tyre company has brought 384 tyres and 30 people to Abu Dhabi for its debut. Pirelli’s Formula One team concluded the first phase of testing, following eight private tests and 7000 kilometres on challenging circuits all over Europe.