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Pirelli says it was ignored over tyre rule request

Pirelli has hit out at Formula 1's teams and bosses for not listening to a rule change request that would have prevented the Belgian Grand Prix tyre controversy. Sebastian Vettel launched a furious attack on Pirelli's tyres after he suffered a spectacular failure on the penultimate lap of the race at Spa-Francorchamps. Pirelli has suggested, however, that Ferrari was to blame for the situation because it allowed the tyres to wear away by opting for a one-stop strategy. Vettel's tyres had done 28 laps when the right-rear failed. Read Also: Ferrari denies it took a gamble with Vettel's tyres In a clearly provocative statement sent out on Sunday evening, Pirelli said: “Since November 2013,...
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