Red Bull considering a test with Pirelli

After the Mercedes Pirelli ‘secret tyre test’ scandal, the FIA has given Pirelli the permission to use any car for testing its tyres for the 2014 season. Red Bull are reportedly looking to partner with the Italian manufacturer for the tests.

Red Bull team Principal Christian Horner said “We will see. It is something we have to discuss with Pirelli.”

Taking a dig at rivals Mercedes, Horner added “Whatever happens it has to be done transparently. We don’t want people sneaking off behind closed doors - and wearing nondescript helmets.”

Mercedes allegedly used their 2013 cars for their test and their drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were seen wearing unmarked helmets, apparently to avoid people recognising them.

Talking about the FIA’s new rules in testing, Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembrey said “The FIA, on their part, have said they will open the door on it (testing), which is the good step forward. Now weneed to sit down with the FIA, (president) Jean Todt and (race director) Charlie Whiting, and define what we really want. Then we’ll go to the team principals and say ‘Look, this is what needs to happen going forward’.

source: planetf1.com