Duo play down fears over safety of Pirelli tyres

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have played down claims that the high wear rate of the new Pirelli tyres is posing a danger to Formula One drivers.

Pirelli replaced Bridgestone as F1’s sole tyre supplier at the start of the season and the new rubber has been a major talking point at the opening two races, with increased degradation forcing the drivers to make more pit stops.