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Pirelli Director of Motorsport Mario Isola has yet to see glaring evidence proving Formula 1 teams are employing a water-cooling trick with tyres amid concerns raised by Red Bull.
Recent controversy in F1 arose at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as Red Bull suspected rival teams of using water to cool tyres by injecting liquid into them before fitting on the car during races. Red Bull raised concerns with the FIA, prompting an investigation involving discussions with teams and tyre manufacturer Pirelli, who have not yet found evidence of foul play. Pirelli’s Isola stated they found no abnormalities in the data and are ready to support the FIA in their decision-making. Red Bull’s performance improved during the Sprint at Interlagos, and Max Verstappen won a wet race from 17th place, fueling speculation on the connection between Red Bull’s pace and the tyre cooling probe. Post-race, Red Bull’s Horner declined to comment on the matter, while Ferrari’s Vasseur expressed confusion over the theory and stressed the team’s focus on staying out of controversies. Isola explained the water injection method’s simplicity but highlighted drawbacks like high tyre pressures and emphasized the need for evidence to uncover any potential rule violations regarding tyre manipulation in F1.
