News Details
Thinner tyres not to blame for Merc dominance, says Pirelli
Pirelli has played down suggestions that the thinner tyres introduced at the start of season has contributed to Mercedes' dominance. Thinner threads were used at three races during the 2018 season to prevent overheating and its success meant that it was adopted for all tracks for this campaign. With Mercedes starting the season like a house on fire by winning the first eight races, some claimed it was because of the new thinner tyres, but Pirelli's motorsport director Mario Isola has dismissed those suggestions. 'Yes, we know that Mercedes is very fast this season. But for the sake of convenience, forget them. What can we say about McLaren, Toro Rosso and Renault? They are really fast at...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli: 'Our tyres are not the reason that Mercedes...
Pirelli have insisted that their tyres are not a reason for Mercedes...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Despite dominance, Hamilton asks why Mercedes isn't...
Eight wins out of twelve races so far in 2019 is an outstanding track...
6y ago from F1i.com
Haas boss believes tyres key to 2019 woes
Haas boss Guenther Steiner believes understanding the tyres is key...
6y ago from SpeedCafe.com
F1 Gossip: Pirelli refutes Mercedes tyre suggestions
- Pirelli head Mario Isola insists Mercedes’ success in the 2019...
6y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Quartararo reveals Yamaha is still “missing...
Fabio Quartararo revealed Yamaha was still “missing quite a lot” from...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why the numbers show Aprilia’s threat to Ducati is...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales announces partnership with former...
Maverick Vinales has announced that he will be working with five-time...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Maverick Vinales signs Jorge Lorenzo as performance...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou’s Indy 500 win immortalized on...
Alex Palou’s likeness has been added to the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500
Arrow McLaren has announced that veteran Ryan Hunter-Reay will join the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 and what it...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Arsenal told to pay £44 million for 15-G/A...
Arsenal have joined the race to sign the Bundesliga striker Serhou...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Real Madrid could offer between 120-150 million for...
Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka has been linked with Real Madrid in recent...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Elba meets Eze! Pair discuss joining Arsenal, NLD,...
Actor Idris Elba sits down with Arsenal's Eberechi Eze to discuss his move...
12h ago from SkySports.com
Sources: 'Open' situation as Arsenal & Liverpool...
Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Jean-Philippe Mateta amid some...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lando Norris claims pole position in rain-hit qualifying...
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the F1... Read More »
52m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Rossi out, Hunter-Reay in for McLaren's Indy seat
Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indy 500 winner,... Read More »
52m ago from espnF1.com
‘Artificial' tyre rule to ‘destroy' Qatar GP...
Nov.22 Ayao Komatsu has sharply criticised... Read More »
32m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
