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Red Bull call for F1 to revert to 2012 tyres

Formula One should revert to last year's tyres for safety reasons to prevent any repeat of Sunday's dangerous British Grand Prix blowouts, according to Red Bull principal Christian Horner. Speaking to reporters after a race in which four drivers suffered high-speed rear left tyre failures, with the rubber exploding in a burst of debris, the championship-leading boss said urgent action was needed. "This is a Pirelli issue, they need to find a solution, they need to address it. Whether they go back to last year's tyre or a different tyre they need a solution," said Horner, who has called all season for the quick-wearing tyres to be harder and longer-lasting. "The most logical...
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