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Pirelli believes wave phenomenon is down to cars not tyres

Early tests indicate that it is the cars and not the tyres that are responsible for oscillation witnessed in certain corners at Spa, and which is blamed for rear wing damage to Lance Stroll's Williams in Q1. Overnight, Pirelli carried out tests after slow motion shots at a number of corners showed the rear tyres on some cars distorting and a subsequent oscillation through the entire rear of the car. Pirelli's Mario Isola admitting he had never witnessed the phenomena before. The effect was most noticeable as cars exited the final chicane and also at the exit of La Source. Overnight tests have led to Pirelli concluding that it is not an issue with its tyres. 'In all our investigations in...
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