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Vettel's tyres 'more susceptible' to cuts

There was a 'highly unusual number of cuts' at Spa and Sebastian Vettel's tyre wear meant he was 'more susceptible', that's according to Pirelli and the FIA. The Italian tyre manufacturer launched an 'extensive investigation' into the goings on of their tyres at the Belgian GP following not one but two blow-outs. Nico Rosberg suffered a right-rear failure on Friday while Sebastian Vettel's podium chances were blighted by a blow-out just two laps from the chequered flag on the Sunday. The Ferrari driver launched a scathing attack on Pirelli but following their investigation, the tyre manufacturer insist his one-stop strategy played a massive role. The FIA released a statement...
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