F1
Hamilton looking for answers on tire blisters
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) therefore did not achieve the pass of two in his garden of Silverstone (Great Britain). Winner the previous week, the Englishman was content with the role of runner-up to Max Verstappen (Red Bull) in a tough race for its tires.
Indeed, more than the defeat against the Dutchman, it was the behavior of the Pirelli tires that did not suit him. “Congratulations to Max, he did a fantastic job. It was so difficult for us to keep our tires in good condition today.
Last week, it was the front tires that were the problem, while this time it was the rear. This is a real surprise for us. » The pressure recommended by Pirelli could perhaps provide an explanation for this unprecedented phenomenon for the Black Arrows.
“Pirelli met difficulty with punctures last Sunday. As a result, weekend after weekend, they increasingly increase the tire pressures. They're balloons now! »
The blisters on the tires really took me by surprise. During my second stint, I managed the tires as best I could, you can't imagine. However, this made no difference to the blistering. »
In the championship, Lewis Hamilton still remains 30 points ahead of his direct pursuer, who is no longer Valtteri BottasMore Max Verstappen.
Find in issue 2273 of AUTOhebdo, available Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands, the analysis of the 70th anniversary GP by our special correspondent.
Medhi Casaurang
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