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Jerez track surface too abrasive for understanding tyres
High levels of abrasion have caused issues for the tyres this week Sutton Images Enlarge The abrasive track surface at Jerez could result in Formula One seeking an alternative pre-season test venue in the future as the teams and Pirelli have struggled to gain any meaningful data on the 2013 tyres this week. All the teams and drivers have noted Jerez's abrasive surface which, combined with cool temperatures, means the tyres have suffered from 'shredding' - when strips of rubber come off the tyre rather than the usual marbles. Pirelli motorsport boss Paul Hembery said the main cause is that the track is more abrasive than it has been in recent years. "It's got quite substantially worse...
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