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Pirelli holds talks with drivers over F1 wet tyres

Pirelli is ready to consider a new philosophy for its wet weather Formula 1 tyres following talks with drivers in Abu Dhabi on Friday night. F1 racing manager Mario Isola attended the regular drivers' briefing to discuss at length the issue of its wet tyre design following concerns expressed by a number of leading drivers in the wake of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Isola spoke at length with the drivers – including GPDA director Sebastian Vettel – to better understand what they want from the wet tyres and make it clearer to them about the challenges in creating rubber for rainy conditions. Speaking about what the drivers had asked Pirelli to do, Isola said: "We had quite an...
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