Is Pirelli really to blame?

Pitpass technical editor Matt Somerfield takes an in-depth look at the 2013 tyre saga, claiming that misinformation from some teams and sections of the media are doing Pirelli a great disservice.

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Monaco - 26/05/2013

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2013 Championship

Drivers   Constructors
Pos Driver Pts   Pos Team Pts
1 Vettel 89 1 Red Bull 131
2 Raikkonen 85 2 Ferrari 117
3 Alonso 72 3 Lotus 111
4 Hamilton 50 4 Mercedes 72
5 Massa 45 5 Force India 32
6 Webber 42 6 McLaren 29
7 Grosjean 26 7 Toro Rosso 8
8 Di Resta 26 8 Sauber 5
9 Rosberg 22 Williams
10 Button 17 Marussia
           
 

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