According to Formula One’s official tyre supplier Pirelli, Nico Rosberg’s spectacular blow-out in FP2 was due to “an external cut into the tyre structure”.

Yet, the same Rosberg told reporters during the FIA post-qualifying press conference that Mercedes was still unsure as to what triggered the failure. “There is theory but no real evidence, so that’s a bit worrying for sure.”

Pierre Van Vliet

Pierre Van Vliet is a respected and authoritative figure in F1 news circles and brings a wealth of information to F1i.com

Recent Posts

Imola emerges as backup plan if Middle East F1 finale can't happen

Formula 1 has confirmed that Imola is among the venues being considered as a possible…

14 hours ago

Antonelli sued by former manager over alleged ‘unpaid compensation’

Kimi Antonelli’s sensational 2026 F1 season has been hit with an unexpected off-track complication, with…

16 hours ago

Fernando Alonso: Formula 1's timeless speedster

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso turns 45 today, a milestone that further reinforces the Spaniard's status…

17 hours ago

IndyCar unveils the future, pulls the covers off 2028 Dallara IR28

The Dallara Indy Racing 28 (IR28) has officially been unveiled, and the series is calling…

18 hours ago

Bearman admits losing ‘all level of confidence’ in Haas’ car

Oliver Bearman left the Hungarian Grand Prix with a bleak assessment of Haas’ form, admitting…

19 hours ago

Mercedes explains Russell anti-stall disaster in Hungarian GP

Mercedes has shed light on the technical problem that ruined George Russell’s start in the…

20 hours ago