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A legendary F1 circuit, not used consistently for over a decade, is to see on-track action later this month for a Pirelli tyre test involving Mercedes and McLaren.
A Pirelli tyre test involving Mercedes and McLaren will bring on-track action to a legendary Formula 1 Nurburgring circuit, which has not been consistently used for over a decade. Due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the Miami GP will mark the return of racing after a month-long break. Pirelli, having to cancel a pre-season test in Bahrain due to geopolitical tensions, opted for the Nurburgring location closer to team bases. Although Mercedes and McLaren were originally planned for the Bahrain test, their participation at the Nurburgring is considered coincidental, not a direct replacement. The Nurburgring, with a rich F1 history, has hosted races in various formats over the decades and was a key venue during the Covid-19 affected 2020 season. This upcoming test will see current era F1 cars hit the track at the historic circuit, possibly reigniting interest in the venue’s return to the F1 calendar.
