Tire strategy played a key role in the Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Williams driver Pastor Maldonado: the first win for the British team since the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix.

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Pirelli returns to one of the most significant venues in its Formula One history this week for a three-day test at Mugello in Italy from May 1-3: the first time that in-season testing has been seen in Formula One since September 2008 (excluding last year’s Abu Dhabi young driver test).

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The correct tire strategy was instrumental in securing Sebastian Vettel’s first victory of the year at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver selecting a three-stop strategy to seal his 22nd career win after claiming pole position in qualifying.

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Bahrain will be one of just three circuits that Pirelli is yet to visit in competition this year, but unlike Hockenheim in Germany and the United States Grand Prix, the Italian firm has experience of the Sakhir track through two tire tests that were carried out there in December 2010 and January 2011.

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Tire strategy will be at the forefront of one of the most technically demanding races of the year, as Pirelli returns to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Pirelli has revealed the tire nominations for rounds four to six of this year’s FIA Formula One World Championship in Bahrain, Spain and Monaco.

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