F1 boycott threat over safety fears

Safety fears could cause a mass boycott of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, it emerged today.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005 - 20:03

Safety fears could cause a mass boycott of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, it emerged today.

Michelin are concerned that their tyres are not safe to use on Indianapolis’ famous banking after Ralf Schumacher crashed heavily yesterday following a puncture.

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