17 May, 2013 Niki Lauda Mercedes F1 team share holder Niki Lauda has hailed Pirelli's move to alter the design of its 2013 tyres ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix next month and beyond. Lotus, arguably the team with the best grip on the Italian supplier's controversial tyres this year, is not happy with the decision. 'It's clear that Pirelli have found themselves in a difficult situation and under pressure from different quarters,' team boss Eric Boullier said. 'I hope they (the changes) are not too extreme.' Within the pitlane, the bulk of the ‘pressure' put on Pirelli came from Red Bull and Mercedes. Mercedes' W04 is perhaps the fastest car in the entire field over one lap this...
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