Lewis Hamilton backs Pirelli decision over tyre pressure

Lewis Hamilton hailed Pirelli’s decision not to push ahead with their proposal to introduce a substantial hike in tyre pressures for this week’s Italian Grand Prix.

Pirelli, Formula One’s sole tyre supplier, had initially suggested an increase in 5 psi after they suffered two high-profile blow-outs at the last meeting in Belgium.

Hamilton on Thursday warned that such a decision could have disastrous consequences. Following discussions with the teams in Monza yesterday, Pirelli opted to recommend a smaller increase.