Pirelli defends wet F1 tyres after Monaco GP criticism

The new 18-inch extreme wet rubber came under the spotlight in Monaco after a number of drivers were left unimpressed by how they coped with the downpour that hit the race.

Vettel said: “The extreme is so slow, it’s the wrong tyre. It’s way too hard for this track, but it’s also too hard for tracks like Imola. It’s just a poor tyre.”

Max Verstappen’s father Jos later wrote: “I also find it incredible to see how little grip the drivers have on the full wets. This is not new…