News Details
GPDA: Talks, not boycott right way to solve F1 tyre issue
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association believes that dialogue, rather than a boycott threat, will be the best way for Formula 1 to move on from the Belgian Grand Prix tyre controversy. Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg were left furious after suffering high-speed tyre failures at Spa-Francorchamps, and said the situation was 'unacceptable'. They have asked for changes to be made for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix to ensure there is no repeat. Back in 2013, in the wake of Silverstone tyre blowouts, the GPDA said its members reserved the right to strike if there were further failures, but such draconian action has been ruled out this time. Speaking to Motorsport.com, GPDA chairman Alex Wurz...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli: Teams ignored limit maximum laps request
Sebastian Vettel's explosive Belgian Grand Prix blowout would not have...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
GPDA: Tyre failures should not end in explosions
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) has urged Pirelli to come...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Formula One counts its lucky stars
Formula One can count its lucky stars after Sebastian Vettel and Nico...
10y ago from SuperSport.com
Vettel 'right to speak out on tyres'
Sebastian Vettel's outburst following his 200mph tyre failure during...
10y ago from BBC.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
What the concessions system will look like in MotoGP's...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
The weakness behind Marco Bezzecchi’s dominant...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP legend shares how ‘different level’ Marc...
Five-time 500cc champion Mick Doohan believes the way Marc Marquez...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Andretti lights up IndyCar Long Beach practice, Will...
The field of 25 drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series roared out of a...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power says father wrestling gunman was "just...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
O'Ward: F1 has become an "artificial" show,...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Current street course woes make Long Beach “a...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ott Tanak lands 2027 WRC car testing role with Toyota
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville wants to "make everyone proud...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
The Rally1 rookie proving he belongs in the WRC top...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Not a great look…' – Liverpool &...
Anthony Gordon transfer speculation is now surely set to intensify even...
46m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Bidding war: Arsenal now very serious contenders to...
Arsenal could reportedly be set to enter into a bidding war with Real...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“Only one dressing room that’s going to be filled...
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has shared his prediction for...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal latest: Arteta - I won't play for a draw at...
No description available...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
George Russell calls for rule “compromise” to rescue...
Even title favorite George Russell admits that... Read More »
56m ago from GrandPrix247.com
George Russell: Max Verstappen is only moaning because...
George Russell has gone all-in on Max Verstappen,... Read More »
56m ago from GrandPrix247.com
2026 WEC Six Hours of Imola - Qualifying results
Check out the full qualifying results ahead of... Read More »
56m ago from RacingNews365.com
