News Details
F1 tyre situation ‘painful' admits Whitmarsh
By Editor on Monday, April 15, 2013 Some members of F1′s travelling circus admitted their frustration at the end of the Chinese grand prix.
'It's quite excruciating,' McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh is quoted by the Telegraph, 'trying to save tyres non-stop from start to finish.
'It feels painful, and however bad it is for me, it must be a lot worse if you have to drive like that.'
He is referring to the new situation caused by Pirelli's rapidly-wearing 2013 tyres. Some hail the new era that stands in stark contrast to a decade ago, when quite often the pole sitter would be predictably unchallenged to the chequered flag.
Others, however, say F1 is racing away from racing itself....
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Whitmarsh confident of improvement
Martin Whitmarsh believes McLaren will be more competitive in China after...
12y ago from PlanetF1.com
No point complaining about tyres - Alesi
Formula 1 drivers should stop complaining about tyres because the best...
12y ago from AutoSport.com
Whitmarsh worried that F1 has not made impact in China
11 April, 2013 Kimi Raikkonen with F1 fans in China
Shanghai has been on...
12y ago from YallaF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha reveals ‘clear target’ for MotoGP 2026
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez strolls to wet pole as...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of MotoGP German GP
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez fights back to take German MotoGP Sprint...
Marc Marquez battled through from sixth on the opening lap to seal a...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
‘Progression’ name of the game as Kyffin Simpson...
Kyffin Simpson is competing in his sophomore year in the NTT IndyCar...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Severe weather disrupts IndyCar practice from Iowa
A round of severe weather has delayed the first practice session for the...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power’s contract decision on hold due to Team...
Will Power’s contract with Team Penske is up at the end of this season,...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar cancels Friday practice at Iowa Speedway after...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory...
No description available...
54m ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of MotoGP German GP
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha reveals ‘clear target’ for MotoGP 2026
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Is Red Bull right to axe Christian Horner now? Our...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Great revenge' – Viktor Gyokeres sends fighting...
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has shown a clear sign of his...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Would pay' – Journalist claims Man United would...
Manchester United would reportedly be happy to pay the money Sporting...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'The club needs to explain' – Arsenal legend...
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell has appeared to question the decision to sign...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“It would be a great revenge” - Viktor Gyokeres...
Viktor Gyokeres has admitted that he wants to play in the Premier League...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner singles out one Red Bull driver as axed F1...
Red Bull's former F1 boss Christian Horner has... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Christian Horner backed for bombshell move to Red Bull F1...
We asked, and F1 fans have decided where they... Read More »
43m ago from RacingNews365.com
Stroll: Most F1 peers silent on 2026 regs for ‘political...
Lance Stroll has publicly criticised Formula... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
