Pirelli unveils the dates for private tire testing
Pirelli has unveiled the dates for the various tire tests that will be conducted in conjunction with each team on the grid throughout the year 2014.
During the final winter testing session of the 2014 Formula 1 season held in Bahrain, Pirelli and the F1 teams agreed on the tire testing schedule – made mandatory by the FIA through article 22.6b of the sporting regulations following Pirelli’s request to the legislator at the end of the 2013 season, as explained by the Italian company.
The teams divided the task for the eight days of private testing allowed in 2014, with the following schedule provided by Pirelli.
Bahrain Tests – April 8 and 9, 2014
Day 1: Caterham
Day 2: Mercedes and Williams
Barcelona Tests – May 13-14, 2014
Day 1: Sauber and Toro Rosso
Day 2: McLaren and Force India
Silverstone Tests – July 8 and 9, 2014
Day 1: Ferrari and Lotus
Day 2: Red Bull and Marussia
During the final tests scheduled for 2014, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 25 and 26, the Milan-based manufacturer will supply the 11 teams on the grid with prototypes to prepare for the 2015 Formula 1 season.
In its statement, Pirelli also confirmed that the tires used during these test sessions [for Pirelli] are not included in the quota of 135 sets of tires available for the official annual tests.
