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Pirelli wants best drivers for 2017 tyre tests

Pirelli wants feedback from Formula 1's top drivers who they want to test their tyres later this year. Two in-season tests after the Spanish and British grands prix have already been scheduled, but the official tyre supplier also wants to hold extra sessions in order to prepare for sweeping rule changes for 2017. For the forthcoming wet tyre test at Paul Ricard, however, it is believed both Ferrari and McLaren will only field test drivers. But for the 2017 tyre tests, Pirelli chief Paul Hembery said he wants the top teams to put its number 1 drivers on duty. 'We are facing a big change and we want to have the best teams and drivers to try the new products,' he is quoted by Italy's La...
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