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Vettel tyre failure blamed on debris

– Sebastian Vettel's tyre failure during last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been blamed on debris, following an investigation carried out by sole supplier Pirelli.Vettel started from ninth place on the Super Soft tyres and was leading the race, having yet to pit, when his right-rear tyre failed as he started his 25th lap.The failure pitched Vettel into the pit wall and he was eliminated from the race.Pirelli began an investigation and has now concluded that debris was at fault for the incident."The few remaining parts of the tyre in question, together with an in-depth comparison to other tyres used in the race, reveal no signs of fatigue or structural failure in the...
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