News Details
Pirelli publish findings from Baku tyre blowouts
Pirelli have found that a break in the inner sidewall of their tyres caused Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen's high-speed incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Aston Martin driver Stroll and World Championship leader Verstappen both crashed on the main straight in Baku after their left-rear tyres failed, with the pair travelling at speeds approaching 200mph – with the Dutchman blaming the tyre company and calling his crash 'life-threatening' after the race. Neither driver was hurt in their offs and, while Pirelli say the accidents were not caused by a defect in their tyre construction, they blame the incidents on how the tyres were being run at the time. Pirelli's statement on the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Column | Race in Baku wasn't the first time Pirelli...
Well, what to say. Only one thing has really overshadowed Sergio...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Pirelli concludes investigation into Verstappen,...
Pirelli has concluded its investigation into the tyre failures that ended...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
PV=nRT and why Formula 1 tyres fail at high speed
The retirements of Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen from the 2021...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Strongly criticising Pirelli too soon: "A foolish...
Pirelli was seen as the big enemy after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Not...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Uccio Salucci: 'VR46 is the top Ducati team right now'
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Pramac MotoGP boss: 'Why do people think Yamaha isn't...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rookies take on Indianapolis in open test, Newgarden...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
All drivers clear Indy 500 Rookie Orientation...
IndyCar’s two-day test session for the Indianapolis 500 got underway...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren has "no fear" in running all...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville: “Nobody knows” answer to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Islas Canarias
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson have crashed out of Rally Islas...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sebastien Ogier dominates Rally Islas Canarias
Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais headed a Toyota one-two-three-four in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Erling Haaland appears to aim subtle dig at Arsenal...
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has sparked a social media frenzy...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
PSG 5-4 Bayern was the game of the season, but Arsenal...
PSG's 5-4 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday night was undoubtedly one of...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
World-class manager speaks out as 28-G/A phenomenon is...
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal readying £35m bid for attacking wonderkid...
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Porto striker Oskar...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Will Miami reveal first clues about Verstappen's F1 future?
As focus turns back to Formula 1's return in... Read More »
40m ago from SkySports.com
George Russell declares true Kimi Antonelli stance as F1...
It could get intense between George Russell and... Read More »
20m ago from RacingNews365.com
TECH REVIEW: How has Ferrari upgraded its 2026 car so far?
The opening phase of the 2026 Formula One season... Read More »
2h ago from F1Technical.net
