It has been said since some days ago, and finally there will be Formula 1 tests next week on Bahrain circuit, days 17th, 18th and 19th of December (Tuesday to Thursday), after the request of Pirelli.

FIA has announced it today, Monday 9th of December. Pirelli has asked for help to Formula 1 teams, to be able to have appropriated tyres the next season, and FIA has decided to organize a test on Sakhir circuit.

All teams have been summoned to the test, but finally only Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Force India and Toro Rosso will go. The rest of the teams, Lotus, Sauber, Williams, Marussia and Caterham, will not attend to the test.