Paul Hembery has hit back at Niki Lauda, after the famous Austrian lashed out at Pirelli in the wake of the 2013 season opener. Lauda, the outspoken former triple world ...
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F1 tyre situation ‘fundamentally wrong’ – Lauda
Niki Lauda has slammed the tyre situation in formula one, accusing Pirelli and the FIA of confusing the fans. “The situation with the tyres is absolutely stupid,” the forthright triple ...
Read More »2013 tyres better than last year’s – Alguersuari
Jaime Alguersuari has leapt to Pirelli’s defense, claiming this year’s tyres are actually better than the 2012 range. Throughout the winter, tales of disintegrating tyres have raised alarm up and ...
Read More »Winter leaves F1 ‘unprepared’ for 2013 season
The F1 world was ruing the cold and wet Barcelona weather on Thursday, as the last days of pre-season testing began a fortnight ahead of the 2013 season opener. “I ...
Read More »Pirelli plays down ‘extreme’ wear of 2013 tyres
The alarm in the paddock about Pirelli’s 2013 tyres is growing louder with every day. The latest shock is the performance of the new ‘supersoft’ tyre, which – to the ...
Read More »Pirelli surprises F1 with Melbourne ‘supersofts’
Pirelli has surprised the F1 world by revealing an aggressive selection of tyre compounds for the start of the 2013 season. The big surprise is the choice for the Melbourne ...
Read More »Pirelli wants 2014 tests in Middle East
F1 could be heading to the Middle East for pre-season testing next year. Pirelli’s Paul Hembery said the Jerez circuit, the scene of last week’s opening test of the 2013 ...
Read More »Pirelli eyes Kovalainen for F1 test role
Heikki Kovalainen is a strong candidate to become a test driver for official F1 tyre supplier Pirelli. But Paul Hembery, the Italian marque’s F1 boss, admitted it all depends on ...
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