F1 / Bahrain: Schumi and Pirelli clash

Michael Schumacher distinguished himself by finishing tenth after starting from the back of the grid. The pilots Mercedes were not able to showcase themselves as much as in Shanghai, suffering from the abrasiveness of the Sakhir track with a car always delicate with its tires. “ I am unhappy with the fact that everyone is forced to drive economically to preserve their tires?, commented the seven-time world champion on BBC Radio. “I wonder why tire degradation is so important. We could drive at a normal speed instead of sometimes feeling like we are driving behind the safety car. »

Paul Hembery, Pirelli's sporting director, does not seem to have appreciated Michael Schumacher's comments. “I am disappointed to have heard these comments from someone like Michael”, he replied on Autosport. “The others do their job by managing their rubber. He was happy with the tires during winter testing and seems to have changed his mind. »

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