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F1 teams, Pirelli still at odds over planned Abu Dhabi test

Formula 1 teams are still locked in a heated debate with the FIA and Pirelli over the proposed end-of-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi. Pirelli wants to do some work on next year's tyres, and specifically the new fifth 'ultra-soft' compound, which will be introduced next year. However, as things stand, the rules make no provision for the extra test. The FIA had considered pushing it through on safety grounds, on the basis that Pirelli had to do R&D for next year, but the idea was rejected on legal advice. It is understood that there will instead be a fax vote of the World Motor Sport Council to authorise the change. Pirelli wants to do around 500kms per team, and the plan is to have the Yas...
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