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Pirelli not to blame for boring races - Masi

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi insists Pirelli is not to blame for boring races and points out an increased number of pit stops provides no guarantee of better racing. In a standard dry weather grand prix, drivers will spend the duration of the races nursing their tyres to make them go as far a possible into the race. Article continues under video If the tyres are too soft, complaints are made by drivers that they were unable to push and drive on the edge. Should Pirelli bring tyres too hard, the complaints are that heat could not be put into the tyres and it was too difficult to push. Masi said: “[Head of F1 and Car Racing at Pirelli Motorsport] Mario Isola attends the drivers...
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