Pirelli completes Paul Ricard F1 test, developing full wet tyre

Pirelli used Paul Ricard’s sophisticated variable sprinkler system during testing of new full-wet prototypes, which will become the 2016 Cinturato Blue

Pirelli has concluded a two-day wet tyre test at the Paul Ricard circuit in the south of France. Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull were present at the test, having accepted Pirelli’s invitation to all the teams to take part. Paul Ricard’s sophisticated variable sprinkler system allowed Pirelli to test with different amounts of water on the track in order to simulate a wide range of wet conditions.

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