F1’s new, wider tyres for 2017 won’t be tested until next year, according to Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery, as there will be no post-season test.
2017 F1 season articles archive
FIA approves large increase in testing for 2017 tyres
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has given formal approval to a substantial increase in testing in order to develop the tyres which will be used from next year and beyond.
2017 cars will be ‘four to five seconds faster’
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has revised its expectation of how much quicker Formula One cars will be in 2017 following changes to the planned technical rules for next season.
FIA plans wider, faster 2017 cars – with ‘Halo’
2017 F1 season
Posted onPlans for higher-performance F1 cars and increased driver head protection next season have taken a step forward.
Pirelli urges more tyre testing ahead of crunch meeting on 2017 rules
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli has repeated its call for more tyre testing ahead of a crunch meeting over F1’s tyre plans for the future.
Pirelli demands more tyre testing for 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onF1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli has demanded an increase in testing if it changes its tyre dimensions for 2017.