Pirelli says teams are to blame

Supplier claims Silverstone curbs also at fault in F1 tire controversy

Formula One teams contributed to the dramatic blowouts at Sunday's British Grand Prix by mounting rear tires the wrong way around and running them with low pressures, supplier Pirelli said on Tuesday.

Rejecting any suggestion its product was dangerous, the Italian company said in a statement it would bring stronger rear tires to this weekend's race in Germany to allay any safety fears and introduce a new range in Hungary at the end of the month.