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cameraman
10-25-13, 04:30 PM
They are not happy campers...


Pirelli says it could be left with no option but to quit Formula 1 at the end of the season if it isn't given the opportunity to test its 2014 tyres ahead of the season. The Italian manufacturer has come in for much criticism following several tyre failures during the current season and it's keen to avoid a repeat of the problems. With huge changes in 2014, from engines to more powerful ERS, the tyres will need to withstand greater torque demands and therefore need to be far stronger than the current design. Without the ability to test them, Pirelli can't safely supply F1 with tyres according to motorsport boss Paul Hembery. "We'd like some common sense, that's what we'd like," he said. "We have to do some testing if we can, otherwise we won't be able to provide the tyres next year." He understands that getting hold of a 2014 car is near impossible, but testing with a 2013 car - which isn't allowed under the regulations following the Mercedes 'private' test - would be suitable.

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Have to say that starting off the season with completely untested tires is well beyond idiotic.
SteveH
10-25-13, 04:32 PM
Considering how they've been kicked around this season, I can't blame them.
nissan gtp
10-25-13, 04:37 PM
Considering how they've been kicked around this season, I can't blame them.

totally agree

at the least, they need to have several open testing session during the year.
Gnam
10-25-13, 06:35 PM
Pirelli should just buy a 2013 car, hire a driver, and start testing. If anyone complains, ignore them.
stroker
10-25-13, 07:37 PM
Why can't they use a 2012 car?
opinionated ow
10-25-13, 08:48 PM
I think the problem is not so much Pirelli as Paul Hembrey...the guy's an idiot
cameraman
10-25-13, 09:11 PM
Why can't they use a 2012 car?

The FIA has banned them from using any car, period.
Insomniac
10-26-13, 10:12 AM
Wasn't that the purpose of the secret, then public tire tests?
cameraman
10-26-13, 01:19 PM
Those were construction test tires. There's quite a bit of difference with next year's cars. Pirelli is already resigned to the fact that no one will have a 2014 car available to test so they want to at least some kind of a car to test the compounds. The FIA is on a no testing of any kind kick.
Mary
10-26-13, 04:16 PM
Dangerous and ridiculous that they won't be allowed to test. I thought the early part of this season was scary due to all those tire failures. Crazy!
Mary
WickerBill
10-26-13, 08:26 PM
On the US broadcast of qualifying for India today, Matchett had an interesting point that Pirelli is in a position of power at the moment, because it's very nearly too late for another tire company to ramp up tire production for next season. They well may get what they ask for.

Maybe they could hire Webber and Massa (if unemployed) and get testing done that way...
emjaya
10-26-13, 10:13 PM
On the US broadcast of qualifying for India today, Matchett had an interesting point that Pirelli is in a position of power at the moment, because it's very nearly too late for another tire company to ramp up tire production for next season. They well may get what they ask for.

Maybe they could hire Webber and Massa (if unemployed) and get testing done that way...

They would still a 2014 car to be able to test 2014 tyres.