Pirelli confirms F1 2018 tyre testing programme
Pirelli has confirmed its Formula 1 tyre testing programme for 2018, with all 10 teams signed up once again to help develop its future compounds.
After only conducting private testing with Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull through 2016, Pirelli worked with the entire grid through last year to develop its compounds for the 2018 season, staging private tests following a number of grands prix.
Pirelli has confirmed its Formula 1 tyre testing programme for 2018, with all 10 teams signed up once again to help develop its future compounds.
After only conducting private testing with Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull through 2016, Pirelli worked with the entire grid through last year to develop its compounds for the 2018 season, staging private tests following a number of grands prix.
Pirelli will stage tests following five F1 races in 2018 - Shanghai (TBC), Barcelona, Silverstone, Suzuka and Mexico - as well as holding private running at Paul Ricard, Vallelunga and Fiorano.
Force India is scheduled to be the first team to work with Pirelli following the Chinese Grand Prix in April, while Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren are the only teams signed up for multiple test events.
The final 2018 Pirelli tyre test will take place in Mexico on October 30, to be completed by Sauber.
