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Pirelli explain cause of Verstappen Imola blowout

Pirelli Formula 1 boss Mario Isola has explained cuts on Max Verstappen's right-rear tyre in Imola were to blame for the Dutchman's dramatic retirement from the race. Verstappen had been running second in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix before his tyre let go on lap 51, pitching the Red Bull driver into a spin and consequently bringing about his retirement. Article continues under video "We made and investigation on the tyre and the part of the tyre that we have been able to collect," said Isola. "We found some cuts on the tread and the sidewall, both inside and outside. "We believe that the reason for the failure was the damage on the centre of the tread that caused the...
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