2013 Formula One British Grand Prix

[Bradley Vanian]

Nurburgring is heavy on the tyre wear. Very technical circuit. Front and rear tyre wear.

 

[pasta815tim]

wasn't the race in 2011 a 3 or 4 stop race though? I can't remember but I thought there were 3 or 4 stops at Nurburgring

Well either way Lewis is looking really really good for the rest of the reason. Just hope that the development for the season doesn't stop just there...

 

[Darren Bentley]

sadly I can't see the tyres changing for the NEXT RACE! for Hungary yes but not for Nurburgring I think it is too close

 

[William Levesque]

A few things:

*I don't normally spit at Pirelli, but with the delamination fiasco since the start of the season and now these blow-outs ? Laughable, get your crap together.

*Vettel should have brought his car off the track.

*Thank you Lotus for screwing up Kimi, again....

*Pirelli sucks.

 

[Ketnix]

Yea, not sure exactly what to say about these delaminations. I'd prefer and wait to see what Pirelli, the teams and importantly the FIA have to say about it.

To the race though, some fantastic drives from some people. Hamilton finished up with strong pace, Rosberg held on to that win and seemed very cool and calm all race and was in the right place at the right time you'd say.

I tipped Webber to win that one and he probably would of if he didn't have another shocker start, but it was fun to watch him race towards the end there. Tough luck for Vettel, looked like he had that one in the bag for the longest time.

Lotus will be kicking themselves not pitting Raikkonen in the last safety car.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

*Pirelli sucks.

Pirelli did exactly make the tyres that the FIA wanted to have for Formula 1. Lets hope the FIA now realizes their mistake and order Pirelli to make top quality tyres that the sport deserves. They can, no doubt.

 

[Jordi Casademunt]

Awesome races by Hamilton and Massa after blowing their tyres, 4th and 6th if I'm not mistaken. And also a good drive by di Resta, back in the points after starting 21st, I wonder what he would have done if he didn't get the penalty.

As for the tyres, I already stated my opinion.

 

[Guus]

its a good thing pirelli doesnt make condoms

 

[William Levesque]

Pirelli did exactly make the tyres that the FIA wanted to have for Formula 1. Lets hope the FIA now realizes their mistake and order Pirelli to make top quality tyres that the sport deserves. They can, no doubt.

No, the tyres failing is due to the actual structure, not because they are made to lose massive grip when wore out.... No idea what they`re doing with them, but it needs to change.

 

[Ketnix]

No doubt Pirelli can make a tyre last all race if they wanted, as you've said they were contracted to make a certain tyre.

But no doubts they either went too extreme with the tyre or they honestly failed in their safety procedures when developing the tyre when it can't take the load, if indeed the heavy load the tyres are taking the problem. And we can always take this back to Pirelli not getting enough usefull data, eg; not having any usefull track testing.

But before I carry on I'll have to pinch my self and follow what I said early, by waiting till we know more about the current situation.

 

[Darren Bentley]

Geri seems to know more about F1 than Simon

 

[Calum McLure]

Geri has had a bit too much Paddock Club champers it seems....kindly f**k off please

 

[Andrew Ford]

Geri has had a bit too much Paddock Club champers it seems....kindly f**k off please

 

[ufunacaoenn]

No, the tyres failing is due to the actual structure, not because they are made to lose massive grip when wore out.... No idea what they`re doing with them, but it needs to change.

The Greek commentators said, the changes of structure from 2012 to 2013 on the tyres were made to meet FIA's demands.

 

[Metalfreaky]

Pirelli did exactly make the tyres that the FIA wanted to have for Formula 1. Lets hope the FIA now realizes their mistake and order Pirelli to make top quality tyres that the sport deserves. They can, no doubt.

I bet no one said to them "Make tires that explode randomly"
The complaining about higher degradation etc. is surely not Pirelli's fault, but saftey is an issue which is 100% their responsibility.

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

Geri seems to know more about F1 than Simon

Yeah, was expecting an airhead but she actually knew something. The guys expected that too, she caught them by surprise..

 

[pasta815tim]

its a good thing pirelli doesnt make condoms

Lol I am guessing you've been on Reddit for that comment.

 

[Dmitry Zaharov]

I'm actually amazed they did not stopped the race. They seem to do this always in wrong time.

 

[Darren Bentley]

turns out according to Ted the only reason Pirelli are using Steel belts rather than Kevlar belts is steel belts are cheaper. Just wow. If tyres aren't changed it can be said cost more important than safety?

 

[Metalfreaky]

He said cheaper not safer

/E: Ok nevermind