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Pirelli fears new F1 rules could lead to processional races

Pirelli fears that Formula 1's 2017 rules revamp could result in processional races if the performance gaps between teams ends up being too big. Despite F1's tyre supplier having overhauled its tyre concept to deliver low degradation tyres that have different thermal characteristics to help drivers push harder, there are widespread concerns that the aero changes coming to the cars will hurt overtaking chances. Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery concurs that the spectacle may suffer in 2017, and that efforts his company has made to help improve the racing may not be able to help the situation. When asked if he was predicting the new aero rules to help deliver a great season for F1,...
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