The British GP was all about one thing…tyres. Again. I don’t know about you but I am pretty bored of people complaining about tyres. They have been complaining since before Pirelli got here and it just goes on and on. Perhaps, though at Silverstone, it was fair. Four pretty spectacular tyre blow outs. Dangerous stuff. But who takes responsibility? Pirelli of course. Their name is on the side of them. But what about the wider F1 world? Afterall, F1 wanted to spice up the racing, F1 wanted to go to a single tyre supplier, F1 wanted to ban testing and F1 wanted Pirelli. It is of course a two way street. Problem is now, with this and how it has happened, no one would blame Pirelli for pulling out – and who would be crazy enough to replace them?
But more on that later. For now, congrats to Nico and Mercedes
Here it is… The 2013 #SILVERstone Grand Prix winner post-race blog! Well done @nico_rosberg! http://t.co/bdrc7lLCch #F1 #BritishGP
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) July 1, 2013
#F1 : @nico_rosberg wins explosive British GP. http://t.co/oX9ou6A4HG #FIA #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/gUdl5L0sz9
— FIA (@fia) June 30, 2013
Congratulations to Nico and the team. I did all I could to claw back. Glad I recovered some points. #SILVERstone #F1 pic.twitter.com/3rL1ObLJPw
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 30, 2013
First win for Mercedes in the UK since 1955 – Well done Rosberg. An excellent result for Webber at his final #BritishGP #F1
— Sophie Williamson-S (@1Sophie_W) June 30, 2013
@nico_rosberg trophy being safely stored for him. #F1 pros who've seen #Rush were paying nice compliments today:-) pic.twitter.com/0pu0IREvKP
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) June 30, 2013
Though it almost was taken away
FIA confirmation of Rosberg's reprimand. #F1 #TWF1 pic.twitter.com/dfJBAZXzvm
— Tom Wilkinson (@TomWilkinsonF1) June 30, 2013
Force India and Lotus looked good for a podium but missed the strategy on the final part of the race
Busy day for @clubforce boys at #BritishGP – #AdrianSutil takes P7 with charging comeback from @pauldirestaf1 to P9 pic.twitter.com/8wnrQSQG51
— TW Steel (@twsteel) June 30, 2013
#Kimi: "Let's hope we can pick up some places" If anyone can it's the Iceman -> http://t.co/V4bWZn0dY1 #F1 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/uJFJBhBFSY
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) June 29, 2013
The F1 gods were looking out for the Championship when Vettel’s gearbox broke. In true British style, they gave Vettel a hearty…errr….cheer
Momentos #GPSilverstone #F1 #Vettel pic.twitter.com/NmVov91tWQ
— Rubia Superior (@elyvakeva) July 1, 2013
It was also a great weekeend for Toro Rosso, though they also fell back after the last safety car
Well, it is wet. Look here at @danielricciardo, @jeanericvergne just confirmed "lots of water out there" #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/kIfwCZbwnX
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRossoSpy) June 28, 2013
Max Chilton was also popular at his home race
A little @maxchilton #MF1HotShot treat for you befitting the occasion. Let us know if you waved back pic.twitter.com/sx37Ptl1Pi
— Marussia F1 Team (@Marussia_F1Team) June 28, 2013
And now the tyres. Scroll past it, there is a nice bit that is NOT about tyres at the end 🙂
This is Vettel's tyre after his first pit stop. Massive cut on it [pic via @f1zone] #BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/CVXK6lD55r
— Sebastian Vettel ™ (@sebvettelnews) June 30, 2013
#F1 Breaking news: Pirelli confirm tyre failures are to be closely examined. #TWF1 @Drivin4Pleasure pic.twitter.com/3Y3sDR6ZtK
— Tom Wilkinson (@TomWilkinsonF1) June 30, 2013
Nice one Pirelli, now all we are going to hear about is tyres, tyres and tyres #F1 #Snooze pic.twitter.com/1CetLxWcpn
— XPB Images F1 (@XPBImages) June 30, 2013
@charlie_whiting http://t.co/FCEccutgGk Have you seen these close ups from the kerbs?
— Deamandel (@DeamandelK) June 30, 2013
If you saw the F1 on Saturday, you'll know what this means! RT: @mrjakehumphrey This time next year Rodney… pic.twitter.com/aBPdG34pIz
— TeamRock Radio (@TeamRockRadio) July 1, 2013
Who's gonna trust these? #seemslegit #F1 #pirelligate #fail pic.twitter.com/osuzev1QSZ
— Seems legit (@seems___legit) July 1, 2013
Nueva asociación para la F1 http://t.co/eAo80I9JPZ pic.twitter.com/ARLIFXu5Mb
— memedeportes (@memedeportes) July 1, 2013
#F1 Power Is Nothing Without Control #Pirelli http://t.co/pGmOkMy2Tv
— Parc Fermé (@PFF1) July 1, 2013
Here is my #weekly #F1 #Cartoon for @formula1blog following the #Pirelli #Tyre issues in the #BritishGP #F1chat pic.twitter.com/NzC0HM56H7
— Rathbone (@R4THBONE) July 1, 2013
The British GP in one image… #f1 pic.twitter.com/VCpR6INMaS
— Formula One Fans (@Formula1_GP) July 1, 2013
See there is something to scroll down for! First – McLaren’s Tooned is back!
#F1 McLaren Tooned is back! Here is the first episode… http://t.co/xXMBGx6jjp
— Die Hard F1 Fan (@diehard_f1_fan) June 30, 2013
And a blast from the past – this is cool
#F1 this is brilliant #2013 grid pic.twitter.com/blyc5nFwLd
— Daniel Kalisz (@daniel_kalisz) June 29, 2013
'72 #BritishGP Me & #F1 #ferrari. 41yrs later & I'm standing close again! pic.twitter.com/ErADBUz9qf
— Darren Heath (@F1Photographer) June 28, 2013
And yes, it probably has more uses to be honest
"The brake pedal is somewhere to put your left foot when having a crash.." @MBrundleF1 #F1 #BritishGP #Silverstone
— SkiddMark (@DriversRepublic) June 29, 2013
Congrats Silverstone. Your crowd attendance is awesone
Proud of the fans today @SilverstoneUK #f1 pic.twitter.com/qXsVqsXeiy
— suzi perry (@suziperry) June 30, 2013
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Compiled by Sam Tickell, July 2013
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