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FIA to allow race drivers at Silverstone test

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 708 views )

Governing body the FIA has confirmed changes to the format of this month's Young Driver Test at Silverstone, with race drivers being cleared to take part. The decision... read more »

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FIA set to allow extended tyre testing

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 755 views )

In light of a number of significant tyre failures at last weekend’s British Grand Prix, Jean Todt today said that the FIA is determined to seek an urgent solution to the... read more »

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FIA determined to seek solution to "tyre failures"

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1301 views )

In the wake of the Silverstone tyre failures, FIA president Jean Todt has vowed to find a solution to the problem, beginning by instigating a number of initiatives. read more »

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Ecclestone dismisses boycott talk

over 11 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 766 views )

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone dismisses talk of a boycott after multiple tyre failures at the British Grand Prix. read more »

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Warwick rubbishes 'kerbs to blame' talk

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1260 views )

BRDC president, Derek Warwick, has dismissed claims that the kerbing at Silverstone was to blame for the numerous, spectacular tyres failures during yesterday's Grand Prix. read more »

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Silverstone defends kerbs amid tyre crisis

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 945 views )

BRDC president Derek Warwick says F1, its teams, the FIA, Bernie Ecclestone and Pirelli all need to take an inward look before blaming Silverstone's kerbs for... read more »

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Silverstone: Kerbs not to blame for blow-outs

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 881 views )

Silverstone organisers have shunned claims that the circuit's kerbs could have played a role in the dramatic sequence of tyre failures suffered at the British Grand Prix. read more »

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Massa: It's unacceptable

over 11 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1062 views )

Felipe Massa has labelled the string of tyre failures in the British Grand Prix as "unacceptable" and called on the FIA to force through changes on safety grounds. read more »

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British Grand Prix was close to being stopped

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 731 views )

The British Grand Prix was almost called off on safety grounds yesterday after a number of "catastrophic failures" of tyres during the race read more »

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Whitmarsh admits Germany boycott possible

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 833 views )

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has warned there is a danger of this weekend's German Grand Prix being boycotted, with various teams and drivers expressing concerns over... read more »

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Warwick: Kerbs not to blame

over 11 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 783 views )

BRDC President Derek Warwick says it is "absolute rubbish" to suggest the kerbs at Silverstone were to blame for the tyre failures witnessed in Sunday's British... read more »

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German GP to be boycotted?

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 789 views )

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has revealed that German Grand Prix this coming weekend could be under threat following the various tyre failures that blighted the event at... read more »

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Urgent action needed on 'driver killers' - Coulthard

over 11 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1399 views )

Tyre failures can put drivers' lives at risk and something needs to be done, says BBC F1 co-commentator David Coulthard read more »

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Todt calls for calm

over 11 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 857 views )

FIA President Jean Todt has called for calm despite summoning Pirelli to a meeting of the Sporting Committee on Wednesday in the wake of the alarming tyre failures which... read more »

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Who or what is to blame for F1 tyre shambles?

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 992 views )

F1 tyres took centre stage again at the British Grand Prix, but where should the finger of blame be directed after the latest rash of high-profile... read more »

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Horner wants Pirelli to return to 2012 tyres

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 824 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has suggested that Pirelli should revert to last year’s tyres on safety grounds. Five drivers suffered tyre failures during... read more »

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Teams support return of 2012-spec tyres

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1054 views )

Formula 1 team principals have suggested Pirelli return to the tyres used during the 2012 season for the German Grand Prix this weekend in a bid to ensure a repeat of... read more »

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Pirelli failures: What the drivers said...

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 815 views )

In the wake of a bizarre string of tyre failures at the British Grand Prix, a selection of drivers stepped forward to raise safety concerns and call for changes ahead of the... read more »

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Horner suggests return to 2012-spec tyres

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 903 views )

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has suggested that Pirelli should reintroduce the tyre compounds it used last year to solve its current problems, with the Italian... read more »

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Nico Rosberg Wins British GP Amid Tyre Concerns

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1070 views )

Nico Rosberg crossed the line first at Silverstone to claim his second win of the season but that has been overshadowed by a brewing storm over a Pirelli tyre shambles that... read more »

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British GP: Race notes - Pirelli

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 707 views )

There have obviously been some issues with rear-left tyre failures which we have not seen before. We are taking the situation very seriously and we are currently investigating... read more »

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Video: Alonso - Track wasn't to blame - British GP - Post-Race

over 11 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1224 views )

Fernando Alonso says the curbs at Silverstone were not to blame for the four tyre failures that occurred during the race. read more »

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Massa blasts 'unacceptable situation' with tyres

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1419 views )

Felipe Massa branded the tyre failures at Silverstone as "an unacceptable situation" and said he was putting his safety "in God's hands" during the... read more »

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'I almost red-flagged race'  – Whiting

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1330 views )

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has revealed that the British Grand Prix was close to being red-flagged, with four drivers suffering left-rear tyre failures. read more »

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Todt calls emergency meeting over tyres

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 978 views )

Jean Todt, President of Formula 1 governing body the FIA, has requested that Pirelli attends a meeting of the Sporting Working Group on Wednesday, with a view to finding a... read more »