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Pirelli denies punctures are similar to Silverstone issues

Two tyre punctures at the second free practice session at Spa-Francorchamps have triggered another tyre saga as teams and fans fear a repeat of the issues seen at Silverstone. Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery however stepped in during a media call to deny any such suggestions, although he acknoledges that the punctures are worrying. 'It's a worry for the sport because we've got to go and find what it is,' he said. 'There is not a lot we can do. We will try our very best to identify it and give indications of what could be causing it.' Hembery clearly stated that the punctures are 'completely different' to the issues experienced at the British Grand Prix. It was those issues that...
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