The arrival of new tires in F1 has puzzled more than a few pilot, while others have welcomed the passing of the baton from the Bridgestone Pirelli as a favorable event. Among these, the seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has found a good feeling with the Italian tire. From these statements contact has crept in the circus had the suspicion that the Pirelli tire built according to the driving characteristics of the German driver.
But the denials, by the leaders of the manufacturer, have not had to wait. "We did not think our tires to meet the specific needs of a driver like Michael Schumacher," said Paul Hembery, head of the racing department of the Italian. Clear words and decided that was followed by a statement on the three stops made by the German champion in the simulation of a Grand Prix in Barcelona: "for those who make strategies for the drivers and the races will now be an even greater challenge." At Pirelli, therefore, believe that you have done a good job, and have the knowledge that the best course because of their contribution, while drivers like Schumacher and Massa, who prefer a firmer front and rear suspension more responsive, appear at ease with the new tires and get ready to start the championship with a greater awareness of the limits of their cars. 
But the denials, by the leaders of the manufacturer, have not had to wait. "We did not think our tires to meet the specific needs of a driver like Michael Schumacher," said Paul Hembery, head of the racing department of the Italian. Clear words and decided that was followed by a statement on the three stops made by the German champion in the simulation of a Grand Prix in Barcelona: "for those who make strategies for the drivers and the races will now be an even greater challenge." At Pirelli, therefore, believe that you have done a good job, and have the knowledge that the best course because of their contribution, while drivers like Schumacher and Massa, who prefer a firmer front and rear suspension more responsive, appear at ease with the new tires and get ready to start the championship with a greater awareness of the limits of their cars.
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- Pirelli tyres might not solve Schumacher's problems (08/01/2011)
- Pirelli making F1 'painfully slow' - Hamilton (07/03/2011)
- McLaren boss warns drivers not to criticise new Pirelli tyres (07/03/2011)
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