Pirelli's motorsport director Paul Hembery has repeated at Korea that F1's sole tyre suppliers need to have more relevant tyre testing if it is to develop solid and reliable tyres for the 2014 season. The Italian company again faces criticism from various drivers, including Mark Webber and Sergio Perez. The Australian went on record saying 'the tyres wear out quickly, and they explode a bit', referring to a tyre delamination on Sergio Perez' McLaren just ahead of himself. Pirelli were quick to say the issue was caused by a major flat spot on the right front tyre of the McLaren, caused itself by the Mexican locking up his front wheels in the approach to turn 1. Even though the company says...
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