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Pirelli explains tyre issues and proposes solutions
Following the tyre issues apparent at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Pirelli have issued a statement, saying that all the failures were caused by a mixture of factors. The company is however adamant that its tyres are absolutely safe when used correctly.
Pirelli states that 'a series of different causes led to the failures, including rear tyres mounted the wrong way around, low tyre pressures, extreme camber angles and high kerbs'. The company repeats it is absolutely essential to have 'access to real time operating data, hence a change of rules has been requested. Reasons for the tyre failures After exhaustive analysis of the tyres used at Silverstone, Pirelli has concluded that...
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