Pirelli ditches hard tyre compound for Silverstone

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As anticipated last weekend in Spain, Pirelli has not included its hard compound in its tyre selection for the British Grand Prix scheduled mid-July.

The compound was included last weekend in Spain but apart from the odd installation lap the tyre was hardly used.

The Silverstone selection will be comprised of the red SuperSoft, the yellow Soft and the white medium tyre.

In the past, the hard compound has typically been used in Malaysia, Japan and Brazil.

"We are planning to use the hard in Suzuka," said Pirelli racing manager Mario Isola.

"The other high severity circuit was Sepang, but last year with the new surface Sepang was less abrasive."

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.