News Details
Massa: Car issue causing Williams tyre failures
Felipe Massa's two punctures during first free practice for the Chinese Grand Prix were caused by an issue with the bodywork on the car, rather than a fundamental tyre problem. The Brazilian suffered two dramatic left-rear delaminations during the session, the first pitching him into a spin before a second is believed to have left debris collected by Kevin Magnussen, who would suffer his own left-rear blow-out. Raising concern that the failures were the result of a fundamental Pirelli issue, Massa confirmed to Sky Sports F1 that is seems an issue with the bodywork on the Williams FW38 was the primary cause for the failures. "We had two punctures. Why, I don't know. We are...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Shanghai FP1: Rosberg fastest but tyre failures mar...
Nico Rosberg finished fastest in an opening practice session for Sunday's...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Concern after tyre failures in China
Nico Rosberg headed Lewis Hamilton in a first practice session at the...
10y ago from BBC.co.uk
Bodywork caused Williams failures - Massa
XPB Images
Felipe Massa says bodywork was to blame for the...
10y ago from F1i.com
Massa: Something is touching the tyre
As Williams' investigation into his tyre failures continues, Felipe Massa...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez feared Austrian GP retirement as he...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
What Pedro Acosta told himself to avoid repeating his...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin shelves arm pump surgery idea after...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Abbi Pulling headlines 11-driver Indy NXT test at...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Foyt signs Dennis Hauger for 2027 IndyCar season
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that it is brining on Dennis Hauger for the...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing signs reigning IndyCar Rookie of the...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
From Värnamo to victory lane: Hometown hero Felix...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
First WRC27 machine unveiled
Project Rally One has publicly unveiled its new WRC27 car for the first...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
BBC to show the World Rally Championship on the telly
For the first time since 2001, BBC will broadcast the FIA World Rally...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Project Rally One unveils 2027 WRC challenger, targets...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal tracking 30m Bundesliga ace after 12 months of...
Arsenal have reportedly identified Borussia Dortmund forward Maximilian...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal monitor Brazilian sensation ahead of January...
Arsenal handed fresh opportunity to sign Real Madrid star as January...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He did make some important mistakes' - Pundit claims...
Former Crystal Palace star Clinton Morrison has admitted he was surprised...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham...
Alex Scott has emerged as a potential transfer target for Arsenal,...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Vowles explains Williams’ 2026 struggles and outlines...
James Vowles has provided a frank assessment of... Read More »
3h ago from F1Technical.net
Lando Norris issued criticism as huge pit lane fight breaks...
Catch up on the biggest news stories of the day... Read More »
5h ago from RacingNews365.com
Fans lament 'tame' F1 after NASCAR title rivals trade...
They do things a little differently in America,... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
