Remember how the F1 teams bitched about Pirelli’s tyres and kind of forced them into changes that were scheduled for introduction at the Canadian Grand Prix? Well, because all the teams can’t agree, the new tyres will only be used during Friday practice and not during the race.
It’s the delamination of the rear tyres that has caused a lot of the angst and Pirelli has replaced the steel belting with a kevlar belt to try and resolve the issue.
“We’ll be bringing two sets per team for Friday practice with a view to implementing the new rear tyres in Silverstone,” said a Pirelli spokesperson talking to Autosport. “As the regulations allow for this and for reasons of sporting equity, we think that this is the best way forward.”
We think the Fake Charlie Whiting twitter account sums it up best:
To recap:
Teams complain about the tyres
Pirelli offer to bring new tyres to Canada
Teams fail to unanimously agree to new tyres#facepalm— Fake Charlie Whiting says ¯_(?)_/¯ (@charlie_whiting) May 29, 2013
[Source: Autosport | Pic: Pirelli]