Pirelli Wet Tire Testing 25-26 JAN

In pictures - Pirelli wet-tyre test at Paul Ricard

I know that Pirelli controls this testing, and that they're using last year's cars, but it's good to know that someone is on a track at least! Just McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull allowed to participate for whatever reason.

 

Ricciardo fastest on day one: Ricciardo tops first day of wet Pirelli test

 

Even in tire testing the McHonda broke down...

 

As noted, 'a whole world of hurt'......

But, they've got (exactly) 223 extra hp this year, so they'll be good when the time comes.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Last years PU for the test. Hopefully Mclaren will be more reliable this season with the new unit..

 

But it was quicker than the Ferrari.

 

''transponder problem''

Now THAT, is one i've never read of in my near 15+ years of active F1 following.

 

I don't know if many have realised that, but China has entered F1 through the back door.

Since March 2015, F1 tyre supplier Pirelli is owned by ChemChina that bought it for $7.9 billions.

Pirelli an Italian company? maybe, but for how much longer ?

 

Actually, I've heard of them failing on occasion. It's very rare, but does happen. I think they also carry two at 'official' meets.

Anyone know if they're still made by that Dutch company? "AMB" IIRC.

Way back in the day I raced RC cars and we carried AMB transponders - Remarkable little things and that's where they got their start. Then I believe they got a contract with Motogp and subsequently pretty much everyone.....

The guys have done well for themselves!

Cheers,
Ian

 

So they are testing tyres that won't be allowed to race