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Pirelli ‘can do very little’ about wet tyre issues

Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola says they can not do anything about the level of spray created by the wet-weather tyres. The rain returned for Formula 1's most recent outing in Russia, creating flashbacks to Belgium earlier this season where persistent rain meant that the Safety Car did not release the drivers to race. Fortunately qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix went ahead, with the rain having stopped several hours prior, but the final practice session on that Saturday was cancelled. It rained again during the race but in the closing stages, meaning drivers could tiptoe to the chequered flag after fitting intermediate tyres. The drivers feel that it is poor visibility though...
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