Pirelli may be looking to acquire a Toyota formula one car with which to do some specific tyre testing later this year.<\/p>\n
With the Italian brand likely to succeed Bridgestone as F1’s official supplier in 2011-2013, it emerged recently that some development track testing is probable in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Mercedes reserve driver Nick Heidfeld has already volunteered to participate.<\/p>\n
“This is what we have to discuss with the tyre manufacturer as soon as we know who it will be,” confirmed Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali.<\/p>\n
Milan based Pirelli has not yet received the official green light, but it is believed that contracts with F1’s commercial rights holder have been signed.<\/p>\n
And Italy’s Autosprint claims that the 12 current teams signed a letter of intent in Montreal last weekend about being shod with Pirelli rubber in 2011.<\/p>\n
The next step is the agreement of the FIA, with the World Motor Sport Council set to meet next Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The magazine said talks between Pirelli and Toyota could result in a formula one car belonging to the Cologne based former competitor being used for tyre testing late this summer.<\/p>\n
The solution would ensure that tyre data can be produced by Pirelli without any single team obtaining an advantage.<\/p>\n
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