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Whitmarsh: Boycott a possibility
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh concedes that teams may decide against racing at the German Grand Prix unless the current tyre situation is resolved.
With four drivers suffering tyre blowouts during Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, many in the paddock have expressed their concern for driver safety heading to Germany. Race director Charile Whiting admitted he nearly red-flagged the race at Silverstone as a result of the punctures and under such a backdrop Whitmarsh has warned that if a resolution is not found a boycott such as the one that occurred at the 2005 US Grand Prix could take place.
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