News Details

Lotus question change of tyre compounds

In the wake of the Formula One tyre-testing scandal and the ongoing controversy over this season's fast-wearing tyres, Lotus has now questioned Pirelli's decision to introduce more conservative tyres. The move favours the teams that have struggled with the early-season tyre supply, but is a setback for those, like Lotus, that have adapted to the rubber and enjoyed good performances. The switch comes after races earlier this year with a high number of pit-stops. Lotus' track operations director Alan Permane said the tyre choices seemed "conservative and contrary to the supposed approach for the tyre allocations in 2013." He said: "The individual compounds - super-soft, soft,...
Full Story »
11y ago from SuperSport.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Pirelli 'too conservative' says Lotus

Lotus has questioned Pirelli's decision to bring more conservative tyres...
11y ago from AutoSport.com

F1 2013 – Lotus: Pirelli have gone too conservative

Lotus have spoken out about Pirellis tyre choices for the next 3 races...
12y ago from F1.co.uk

Lotus anger at conservative Pirelli

Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane has criticised Pirelli...
12y ago from espnF1.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Toprak Razgatlioglu eyes 2027 regulations ahead of...

Toprak Razgatlioglu is already looking ahead to the 2027 MotoGP...

Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami to replace Luca...

Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami has been announced as a replacement for...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Nolan Siegel apologizes for profanity-filled radio rant

Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has apologized for what he said over...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

IndyCar breaks 1 million US TV viewers for third...

The NTT IndyCar Series is nearly through the first year with its new...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Journalist hints Bayern Munich could move for Arsenal...

Bayern Munich could be about to join the race for AC Milan wide-forward...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos suffer...

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal enquire about signing Premier League...

Arsenal have reportedly made preliminary enquiries regarding a potential...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com

‘Not advancing' – Fabrizio Romano issues...

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey looks increasingly likely to leave the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.