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Old 13-05-2013, 02:48 PM
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BBC reports "Pirelli to consider changing their tyres following criticism"

Article today at BBC -

"Pirelli to consider changing their tyres following criticism"

Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew Benson, Chief F1 writer, BBC
Pirelli is considering changing the tyres it supplies to Formula 1 as a result of criticism of the style of racing this season.

Most teams made four pit stops in the Spanish Grand Prix and there are complaints that drivers have to drive too cautiously on fast-wearing tyres.

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery said: "We aim for two to three pit stops. Today was too many.

"We got it wrong. We will make changes, probably from Silverstone."
Story here -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/22501577

Similar story by Pete Gill at Sky Sports -
http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sp...5#.UZBvmqh--Hs

Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin Brundle
"It's just too much. I've received a tweet saying 'four stops isn't a motor race, it's a bus journey,"
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