Pirelli boss heaps praise on Alonso after Bahrain test

Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola says he is happy with the data the tyre manufacturer has gathered from the post-race test in Bahrain.

Over the course of the two-day test, Daniil Kyvat, Carlos Sainz and a returning Fernando Alonso gathered data for the Italian manufacturer, with Isola praising the work of the two-time world champion in particular.

“In the end we managed to complete the work we needed to do at the Bahrain test with our 2020 prototype tyres, despite losing several hours to the rain on the opening day," Isola said.

“Many thanks to all the drivers who took part in our test: especially to Fernando Alonso, whose experience has once again been a huge benefit as we start to analyse the data that we have collected.

“Over the coming days and weeks we will be examining the numbers in close detail to determine the next direction, as we optimise what will be the final year of 13-inch tyres next season.”