Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton enters the pit lane at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix. Photo: Nigel Roddis / AFP / Getty Images
On Thursday night Formula One drivers threatened to shun the German Grand Prix should there be a repeat of the tyre fiasco that occured at Silverstone.
The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association expressed its “deepest concerns” about events at the British Grand Prix, where there were five incidents of burst tyres, with Pirelli blaming a combination of factors.
Despite the manufacturer introducing new tyres which will be used from Friday’s practice sessions, the drivers are ready to withdraw from the race.
“The drivers of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association wish to express their deepest concerns about the events that took place at Silverstone,” a statement said. “We trust that the changes made to the tyres will have the desired results and that similar problems will not occur during the German GP weekend.
“We are ready to drive our cars to the limit, as we always do, and as it is expected by our teams, sponsors and fans.
“However, the drivers have decided that, if similar problems should manifest themselves during the German GP, we shall immediately withdraw from the event, as this avoidable problem with the tyres endangers again the lives of drivers, marshals and fans.” – The Guardian
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