Pirelli has the thankless task of supplying the teams with the best possible rubber, but at the same time it has to ensure that races can be exciting. That is why Pirelli's tyres do not last as long and must therefore be spared. To Auto Motor und Sport, Mario Isola, boss of Pirelli Motorsport, defends the choices they made. After several races this season there was criticism, especially from the drivers' camp, about the 'exaggerated' tyres they had to save during the race. According to Isola, however, this is part of their profession. Read more Villeneuve: 'Mercedes has the best car, but with Hamilton also the best driver' "It's a tremendously difficult task to find a healthy balance...
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