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Pirelli explains change in tyre pressure monitoring

 XPB Images Pirelli racing manager Mario Isola says new tyre pressure checks are being made to ensure tyres aren't being heated in unexpected ways. The FIA announced on Friday it would be carrying out all tyre pressure checks prior to the wheels being put on the car in each session, with the change taking place with immediate effect. Previously, tyre pressures were checked when the wheels were on the car but Isola explained Pirelli wants to ensure no teams can heat the tyres using the wheel rims to increase pressures for the checks. “Yes we are working with [the FIA] to improve the system of checking the prescription," Isola said, "With this new system, to check...
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