Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Pirelli Test Tires in Abu Dhabi
 Pirelli has successfully tested some of its 2012 tires at the three-day young driver test, which took place after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
All the teams participated in the test, which was designed for them to assess potential young drivers for the future. At the same time, Pirelli took advantage of the test to try out some of the new P Zero tires that will be seen next year.
The new front and rear profiles were assessed, together with a new potential soft compound. The new soft compound is designed to wear more evenly and have increased thermal resistance. This reduces the possibility of blistering and should lead to more flexibility within the pit stop strategies and even closer racing in 2012.
The new front and rear profiles are more square than they were previously, which again provides a more even wear rate. The latest tires also generate more grip from the rear, which tends to provoke more understeer and also enhances the possibilities for overtaking.
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