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Pirelli to keep high minimum pressures despite driver concerns

Pirelli will keep the minimum tyre pressures limit in place for the whole Belgian Grand Prix weekend despite concerns from drivers that they are too high. Formula 1’s sole tyre manufacturer set the limits for the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps with the minimum front tyre pressure being 23.5 Psi, with the rear being 22 Psi. Felipe Massa was one of the drivers to criticise the decision to run the pressures so high, calling them a ‘joke’ as he struggled for grip. “I've never run such a high tyre pressure, like we have, in my whole career,” said Massa after Friday’s running . “And this is a bit of a joke to be honest. 'I would say everybody is struggling. I'm guessing I'm not the...
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