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Pirelli wants limited tyre running

Pirelli has asked Formula 1 teams to limit running on the tyres in Sunday's Indian Grand Prix on safety grounds. Teams have been asked not to use the 'soft' tyre for more than 15 laps and the 'medium' for no more than 35 laps. Governing body the FIA is refusing to order the teams to follow the advice. Tyre woes and worries in 2013 The British Grand Prix was overshadowed by a series of tyre failures on 30 June That prompted the FIA to allow drivers to take part in July's young driver test in order to aid tyre development Drivers demanded tyre safety assurances ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix in August, with Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery having said tyre failures were 'a worry for...
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