Pirelli is not responsible for Sebastian Vettel's domination: Paul Hembrey

Paul Hembrey

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembrey has rubbished claims that the change of tyre specification is the reason for the recent lack of excitement in the sport.

The Italian company was blamed for the dominance of Sebastian Vettel after their decision to change the specifications of the tyre after the British Grand Prix.

“I thought the German and Hungarian Grand Prix were two of the best races we ever had in Germany and Hungary – so I think that [complaint] is nonsense. At the end of the day, Red Bull was leading the championship before [we changed tyres] and they are leading the championship now. So nothing has changed on that front,” Hembrey said.

Hembrey also said that the tyre suppliers are not responsible for the domination of Vettel and Red Bull.

“We try to do our bit – but there is only so much we can do. At the end of the day, Red Bull has done a phenomenal job and Sebastian has been great,” he added.