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 ...
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Pirelli’s 2013 approach ‘incomprehensible’ – Berger
Gerhard Berger has slammed as “incomprehensible” F1 tyre supplier Pirelli’s approach to the 2013 season. “Last year, the tyres were quite usable,” the former McLaren and Ferrari driver, and ex ...
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 »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 »McLaren software causing problems for F1 teams
Pirelli’s heavily degrading tyres were not the only ‘control’ components causing problems for F1 teams in Barcelona this week. The standard electronics used by every team, and supplied by McLaren ...
Read More »Extreme tyre wear ‘an unpleasant surprise’ – Perez
‘Pirelli’ is the buzzword in the Barcelona paddock, as the F1 world gets to grips with the extreme degradation of the Italian supplier’s 2013 tyres. McLaren’s Sergio Perez was quickest ...
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 ...
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