News Details

GPDA: Talks, not boycott right way to solve F1 tyre issue

The Grand Prix Drivers' Association believes that dialogue, rather than a boycott threat, will be the best way for Formula 1 to move on from the Belgian Grand Prix tyre controversy. Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg were left furious after suffering high-speed tyre failures at Spa-Francorchamps, and said the situation was 'unacceptable'. They have asked for changes to be made for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix to ensure there is no repeat. Back in 2013, in the wake of Silverstone tyre blowouts, the GPDA said its members reserved the right to strike if there were further failures, but such draconian action has been ruled out this time. Speaking to Motorsport.com, GPDA chairman Alex Wurz...
Full Story »
10y ago from Motorsport.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Pirelli: Teams ignored limit maximum laps request

Sebastian Vettel's explosive Belgian Grand Prix blowout would not have...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com

GPDA: Tyre failures should not end in explosions

The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) has urged Pirelli to come...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com

Formula One counts its lucky stars

Formula One can count its lucky stars after Sebastian Vettel and Nico...
10y ago from SuperSport.com

Vettel 'right to speak out on tyres'

Sebastian Vettel's outburst following his 200mph tyre failure during...
10y ago from BBC.co.uk

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Trackhouse boss reveals steps MotoGP must take to...

Trackhouse owner Justin Marks has revealed how he plans to promote his...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Experienced engineer Mike O’Gara joins IndyCar as...

IndyCar has announced that Mike O’Gara has joined the series as Vice...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Thierry Neuville crashes out of Croatia lead in final...

A dramatic WRC Rally Croatia kept the biggest shock for the Wolf Power...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

'Lack basic footballing IQ', 'Should feel so...

Arsenal fans are furious with Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli despite...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com

'Who cares what people think' – Arsenal star...

Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com

‘Shattered’ Rice wows Arteta by getting off...

t;li>Captain’s brave display helps Arsenal reach semi-final‘We are...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com

Player ratings: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (1-0 agg)

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-final for consecutive seasons...
5h ago from FreshArsenal.com

Comments

Hottest News

F1 boss plots comeback with brand new team

11 teams on the F1 grid? Rubbish. We want more!... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com

F1 2026 farce exposed as Ferrari turn to Formula E for help

When Max Verstappen compared F1 to 'Formula E on... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com

FIA 'confront Red Bull' over Max Verstappen kicking out...

The FIA have reportedly been in touch with Red... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.