Pastor Maldonado and Giedo van der Garde are two drivers under consideration to take on a Formula 1 test role for Pirelli. The duo completed two days of testing in a GP2 car at Mugello recently, which focused on evaluating GP2 construction tires.Pirelli is keen to get going with its...

Pirelli has confirmed using GP2 cars to assess potential concepts for its planned 2017 Formula 1 tires.The Italian tire manufacturer's motorsport boss Paul Hembery concedes Pirelli now faces "a big challenge" after finally being given clear testing guidelines on development of its 2017 rubber. On Wednesday, the World Motor Sport...

A proposal to allow Pirelli more track time to develop its 2017 tires this year has been approved by the Formula 1 Commission.With significant changes planned, Pirelli wanted to ensure it had enough time and testing to prepare next year's new rubber. Following a vote on Monday, the F1 Commission...