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Pirelli to begin testing

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Pirelli are expected to being testing for its return to Formula One this week.

According to Spanish newspaper AS, the tyre supplier, who have been confirmed as F1 supplier for the 2011 season, will begin a three-day programme at the Mugello circuit in Italy on Monday.

Nick Heidfeld is anticipated to be at the wheel of a 2009 Toyota for the test, in what could signal the end of Heidfeld's role as reserve driver at Mercedes.

Further testing is expected to take place at Jerez, Monza and Le Castellet before returning to Mugello.

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