News Details

‘If there's nothing wrong, why introduce new tyres?'

Max Verstappen has asked why would Pirelli be changing their rear tyres if, after the Baku blow-outs, they insisted they were safe. Verstappen lost out on a sure win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Dutchman leading the race ahead of his team-mate Sergio Perez when his rear left tyre failed. Pitched into the barrier at high-speed, he was lucky to escape unhurt. So too was Lance Stroll. Earlier in the race the Aston Martin driver suffered a similar crash, hitting the concrete barrier with force as his rear left also went. Pirelli investigated the incidents and declared that they were likely caused by how the teams were running the tyres, adamant there was nothing wrong with the rubber....
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Verstappen reprimanded for burn-outs: "I'll do...

Michael Masi slapped Max Verstappen on the finger after he stopped on the...
4y ago from GPBlog.com

Verstappen reprimanded for burn-outs: "I'll do...

Michael Masi slapped Max Verstappen on the finger after he stopped on the...
4y ago from GPBlog.com

Pirelli to test 'robust' new-spec rear tyres next week

Formula 1's exclusive tyre provider Pirelli has announced that it will be...
4y ago from F1i.com

New Pirelli tyre not only due to Baku blowouts –...

Jun.26 Mario Isola has played down suggestions Pirelli is introducing a...
4y ago from OneStopStrategy.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Miguel Oliveira reveals what’s ‘more difficult’...

Miguel Oliveira says WorldSBK’s race weekend format is harder to adapt...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Dual-tone Chevy ZR1X pace car revealed for...

The NTT IndyCar Series has revealed the Chevrolet pace car for the...

Rookie Caio Collet fastest in two-day Indy 500 open...

The NTT IndyCar Series held its traditional two-day open test for the...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Liverpool and Arsenal battling each other in race to...

Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly aiming to sign Norwegian talent Eirik...
53m ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal and Liverpool ready to pounce on 24-year-old...

Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Daniel Svensson from...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal battle Man United for 11-goal sensation who...

Arsenal are interested in signing the Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Sources: Man United scouting 60m powerhouse repeatedly...

Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki is shaping up to be one of the headline...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

F1: Albon drops to 19th on Sprint grid

Alex Albon will start the Sprint from 19th after... Read More »
53m ago from Pitpass.com

Lewis Hamilton reveals Miami pain, Ferrari star blasts...

After a promising first three races of the season... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.