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Pirelli: External cut caused Rosberg tyre issue

Pirelli Media Pirelli says an external cut into the tyre structure is the likely cause for the failure which sent Nico Rosberg into a high speed spin during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. Rosberg's tyre failed on the approach to Blanchimont and the German was sent across the track before coming to a rest in the run-off. Following extensive investigations overnight, Pirelli is confident that there is no structural integrity issue with its tyres. "We have conducted a thorough investigation to find out exactly what happened with Nico’s tyre," said Pirelli's Paul Hembery. "This investigation now excludes any structural integrity issues. Based on the information and data...
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