By Stephen Downer, Special to Tire Business
MEXICO CITY — Pirelli & C. S.p.A. canceled an “important” Formula 1 tire test in mid-November at the Interlagos race track in São Paulo after security guards foiled an attack on one of its vehicles at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
“Following a robbery attempt, neutralized by Pirelli security, on a Pirelli van at the Interlagos circuit last Sunday — after a weekend when similar episodes occurred with other teams — it has been decided to cancel the tire test” that was planned for Nov. 14 and 15 on the Brazilian circuit with Team McLaren, Pirelli said in a statement provided to Tire Business.