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Drivers threaten to boycott German GP

The tyre saga has taken a new twist with the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) threatening to boycott the German GP if there is a repeat of the Silverstone blowouts. The issue of safety in Formula One is back in the headlines after four different drivers suffered left-rear tyre failures during Sunday's British Grand Prix. Although Pirelli has already confirmed that new Kevlar-belted tyres will be used at this weekend's race at Nurburgring, the GPDA has warned that they won't hesitate to withdraw from the race if there are similar problems. The GDPA, which represents most drivers on the grid, issued the following statement on Thursday evening: "The drivers of the Grand Prix...
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