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Concern as Alonso and Vettel suffer punctures

Several drivers have expressed concern about the tyre situation in Belgium after both Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel suffered right-rear punctures. Five drivers in particular - Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso - have approached FIA race director Charlie Whiting demanding assurances that tyres are safe and will survive the heavy demands presented by the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. A senior figure at one team described the situation as a "big concern", especially following similar problems during the British GP which almost resulted in it being red flagged and the drivers threatening a boycott of the next race. Pirelli's Paul...
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