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Pirelli suspects debris led to Silverstone tire failures

Pirelli will analyze the tire failures that occurred at the end of the British Grand Prix but suspects debris had a part to play in the dramatic conclusion. Valtteri Bottas, Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton all suffered punctures in the final three laps at Silverstone, with the first two dropping out of the points from second and fifth respectively. Hamilton managed to limp home on the final lap to secure victory on three wheels, and Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola says analysis will take place but notes a front wing failure for Kimi Raikkonen a few laps before could be a contributing factor. “We are waiting for the tire from parc ferme, so we will investigate what happened in the...
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