News Details
Pirelli must test to develop 2017 tyre says Ecclestone
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says a dispute between Pirelli and the F1 teams means the sport might not get wider and faster tyres for 2017. It has been reported that while radical changes to the chassis rules are scheduled to arrive for 2017, a new engine formula might need to wait until 2018. But Ecclestone told Auto Motor und Sport: 'We want the new engines in 2017 as well.' As well as more power and downforce, some of the slashed laptime for 2017 will also come courtesy of Pirelli, who have agreed to build wider tyres. But at the moment, F1's official supplier cannot get the teams to agree a way forward regarding a suitably fast car for tyre testing. 'We want cars that are and...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes warns downforce increase for 2017 F1
Mercedes is among those who are worried about F1's expected new rules for...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
F1 unlikely to make Nurburgring return in 2017 –...
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he does not believe the sport will...
9y ago from RichlandF1.com
Ecclestone doubtful over 2017 German GP
– Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has cast further doubt over...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Ecclestone labels F1 'crap' as he demands immediate...
Bernie Ecclestone has branded Formula 1 "crap", whilst calling...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Alex Marquez out of surgery after Dutch GP crash, Luca...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin nears return after being declared fit for...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez demands respect for brother Alex Marquez...
Marc Marquez has called for “respect for all” MotoGP riders, after...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
What was behind the WRC Acropolis retirement that...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal receive major boost in efforts to pip...
Arsenal are in the market for a new left winger, and one of their leading...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal could face battle with Spurs to sign £67.5m...
t;li>Arsenal officials met Eze’s agents to discuss termsCrystal...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal still keen on Premier League striker –...
Arsenal are still searching to sign a new striker, with moves for their...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Contacts are taking place' – Fabrizio Romano...
Fabrizio Romano has reported on the Eberechi Eze to Arsenal transfer...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Alpine agree mid-season driver swap for British Grand Prix
Alpine have agreed to a mid-season F1 swap for... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
FIA issue Lando Norris disqualification verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
1d ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen Silverstone fate sealed as Red Bull star...
Max Verstappen's threat of an F1 race ban has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com