News Details
Drivers want answers from Pirelli after Rosberg blowout
Formula 1 drivers are pushing Pirelli for an explanation to the tyre failure that pitched Nico Rosberg out of control at more than 300kph during free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix The Mercedes driver admitted it was luck rather than talent that prevented a horrifying impact with the barriers at one of F1's fastest and most dangerous circuits. Paddy Lowe, the team's highly experienced technical boss, said he had never seen a similar incident before, as the tyre construction visually 'unravelled' in the minutes before the spectacular failure. 'It was at maximum speed … not good,' he said. Rosberg insisted he did not run over any debris. For its part, Pirelli has said only that...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drivers push Pirelli for answers after Rosberg scare
Drivers are pushing Pirelli for an explanation to the tyre failure that...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Rosberg: Luck kept me out of the wall
Nico Rosberg may have been fastest in both free practice sessions on day...
10y ago from Crash.net
Rosberg: 'Pure luck' prevented practice crash
Mercedes AMG Petronas Nico Rosberg says that 'pure luck' prevented him...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Rosberg "lucky" to avoid big crash after...
Nico Rosberg admitted that only good fortune saved him from a massive...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati still favourite after MotoGP Sepang test, but...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
What happened at MotoGP’s official season launch in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha: ’2026 MotoGP bike not performing badly but...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Honda’s Joan Mir believes Ducati has given rivals a...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
McLaren eyes Fernando Alonso reunion to complete...
Zak Brown has said he will "continue to bug" Fernando Alonso to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren unveils liveries for 2026 IndyCar...
Arrow McLaren has taken the wraps off its trio of challengers for the...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Esapekka Lappi thought his WRC career was over, but...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Arsenal made it back-to-back wins with a convincing 3-0 win at home to...
6h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal latest: City win at Anfield a hammer blow for...
No description available...
5h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: Gyokeres makes a big impact...
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video...
15h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal, Man United and Spurs battle for 55m-rated...
AC Milan are looking to restructure their squad at the end of the season,...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Montoya makes shock claim on true speed of Mercedes 2026 car
Formula 1 is entering a new era, and if former... Read More »
8h ago from F1i.com
The Lewis Hamilton 'wildcard'! Ferrari have genius upgrade...
Ferrari may have an upgrade for their 2026 car up... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
'Aston Martin is coming to Gran Turismo!' F1 fans go wild...
F1 fans are beside themselves with excitement... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
