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Pirelli is working on bold plans to run a wet tyre Formula 1 test in Bahrain later this month
Pirelli is making bold plans to conduct a wet tyre Formula 1 test in Bahrain at the end of this month in order to enhance their rain tyres. The official tyre supplier of F1 has been exploring ways to carry out a wet test at a suitable venue. Despite venues like Fiorano, Paul Ricard, or Magny-Cours having the capability to saturate the tracks, they lack the high degradation features Pirelli requires. The idea of a wet test at the Bahrain track in the Sakhir desert was initiated with the organisers, who have shown enthusiasm and are cooperating to make it happen. The test is scheduled to take place on February 28-March 1 using McLaren and Mercedes 2026 mule cars before the Australian season opener. The aim is to perfect the wet compound and reduce the crossover time between wet and intermediate tyres for better race performance.
