Pirelli still faces criticism after Korea

Pirelli was again subject to criticism at the Korean Grand Prix despite having preferred medium tires to accompany the super softs. Several pilots, including Fernando Alonso, complained about the reduced lifespan of red-walled rubber. The pilot of the Team Ferrari had indicated that he could not even complete a full lap at full power. During the race, Sergio Pérez suffered a tire blowout following a wheel lock, forcing Mark Webber to swerve to avoid debris.

The pilot Red Bull agreed with the opinion of Sergio Pérez who believes that excessive tire degradation threatens the safety of the drivers. “Pirelli will blame Pérez's puncture on the wheel lock, but the drivers are blocking the wheels because they have no grip. Drivers aren't really important, it's other people's opinions that count.", said the Australian on Sky Sports F1. “The tires deteriorate very quickly and sometimes explode. It's up to Pirelli to solve the problem. »

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Discover the analysis of the South Korean Grand Prix carried out by our special correspondents in issue 1930 of AUTOhebdo, available from tomorrow in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.