The F1 racer threatened to boycott the German F1 which starts today (5/7) in the free practice Burburgring, if the tire dramas (like at Silverstone), re-occur. This attitude was expressed by Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso team who first experienced a tire blowout.
F1 racer Association (Grand Prix Drivers Association = GPDA) had a meeting at the Nurburgring paddock, Thursday (4/7) evening. The result, they issued a strongly worded statement from the discomfort caused by current rider. Then, if there is a problem with the tires at any time after the German F1 GP, then the members will withdraw from the event.
While insisting that the new tires Pirelli with kevlar fiber technology is brought to the Nurburgring will not repeat the terrible drama at Silverstone. GPDA themselves are not entirely satisfied.
Regarding the series of tire burst in the UK, Pirelli did not turn entirely on the quality of the tires is not good. The Italian tire manufacturer also poked aggressive rider behavior, plus the combination of low tire pressure, negative Kamber, and change the tire, and hit the curb so the problem.
"We believe the changes that have been made will have the desired results. And the same problem will not happen overnight weekend in Germany," statement so GPDA. The rider, ready to drive a car up the association to limit, as expected by the teams, sponsors, and fans.
