Tyre problems: F1 drivers complain about new Pirellis

Formula One has had a bit of a shock. Since the first day of testing with the new cars and new Pirelli tyres in Valencia, horror stories have been circulating in the paddock.

Apparently, even the hard compound degrades so fast that the drivers are losing three to five seconds per lap and none of the tyre options are good for anything more than 20 laps. Unsurprisingly, there have been rumblings of discontent amongst the drivers and teams