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Drivers want answers from Pirelli after Rosberg blowout

Formula 1 drivers are pushing Pirelli for an explanation to the tyre failure that pitched Nico Rosberg out of control at more than 300kph during free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix The Mercedes driver admitted it was luck rather than talent that prevented a horrifying impact with the barriers at one of F1's fastest and most dangerous circuits. Paddy Lowe, the team's highly experienced technical boss, said he had never seen a similar incident before, as the tyre construction visually 'unravelled' in the minutes before the spectacular failure. 'It was at maximum speed … not good,' he said. Rosberg insisted he did not run over any debris. For its part, Pirelli has said only that...
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