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Pirelli wanted testing assurances before new F1 deal

Pirelli has revealed that it wanted guarantees over testing before committing to a new commercial deal with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Shortly before the start of the Russian Grand Prix, Ecclestone revealed that he had agreed commercial terms with Pirelli for a new contract from 2017-2019. It now just needs the FIA to rubber-stamp Pirelli's victory over Michelin in the F1 tyre tender battle. Testing vital Following months of discussions over the matter, Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery explained that his company wanted assurances that it could get the track running it desired to develop its tyres in exchange for the big financial commitment it was making. Speaking to...
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