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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Matthew Cooper

Christian Horner sides with George Russell with "fear" after star's grave warning to F1 chiefs

Red Bull chief Christian Horner has opened up about his concerns over the proposed ban of tyre blankets after George Russell admitted he was "very concerned" by the idea.

The blankets could be outlawed from next season, with F1's official tyre supplier Pirelli already testing potential alternatives amid concerns over sustainability and cost. However, many are concerned about the safety implications of a ban with fears that cooler tyres will not offer enough grip.

And Horner has suggested trying to make the blankets more sustainable rather than simply banning them altogether. "I don't think it is what the drivers want," he said.

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