2017 tyre testing cars

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Pirelli asked them to bring some more downforce. 20 "somethings" was mentioned in the press. Whether the teams have responded is yet to be seen.
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Any lap times?
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Photo Gallery HD Test Pirelli Abu Dhabi

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Restomaniac wrote:It would seem that in today's testing Hamilton has turned up unexpected by Pirell.
Rosberg's probably still too drunk to drive! :lol:

Or maybe Hamilton has decided to start next season now. As he hates testing that would be a big change.
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Awww... shieeett :shock: :shock: These tires.. wow =D>
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Dam those big ass tires look good! :D
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It would be interesting to know the lap times

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yet the actual running surface making contact doesnt really seem all that different to this years, look at all the shiny parts of the running area of the tire still.
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Manoah2u wrote:yet the actual running surface making contact doesnt really seem all that different to this years, look at all the shiny parts of the running area of the tire still.
pitlane exit probably
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that would explain a lot, thanks.
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A small improvement regarding the look. Big price to pay regarding the weight, the drag, the racing...

And it seems only the Merc FW has a 2017 width .
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Just_a_fan wrote:
Restomaniac wrote:It would seem that in today's testing Hamilton has turned up unexpected by Pirell.
Rosberg's probably still too drunk to drive! :lol:

Or maybe Hamilton has decided to start next season now. As he hates testing that would be a big change.
At least these engines make not such a big noise. But Nico´s hangover must be epic. :mrgreen:

As far as I know it was already decided that the non-WC driver was going to run during this morning.

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Is that a 2017 rear wing on the Ferrari? Thought 2017 parts weren't allowed for tyre tests...

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It isn't. It's too high.

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Vasconia wrote:
Just_a_fan wrote:
Restomaniac wrote:It would seem that in today's testing Hamilton has turned up unexpected by Pirell.
Rosberg's probably still too drunk to drive! :lol:

Or maybe Hamilton has decided to start next season now. As he hates testing that would be a big change.
At least these engines make not such a big noise. But Nico´s hangover must be epic. :mrgreen:

As far as I know it was already decided that the non-WC driver was going to run during this morning.
It would seem Pirelli didn't know.
https://mobile.twitter.com/pirellisport ... 9389050881

With them stating a change not long after.
https://mobile.twitter.com/pirellisport ... 0159455232