Goodyear to conduct “comprehensive technical analysis” following tyre issues

Goodyear has stated that they will conduct a “comprehensive technical analysis” following the tyre safety issues that forced the WTCR races at the Nürburgring to be cancelled.

“Safety is our first consideration and we understand the importance of giving drivers the confidence they need to perform on a circuit with the specific requirements of the Nürburgring Nordschleife,” read a statement from the tyre manufacturer.

“We are committed to conduct a full comprehensive technical analysis of the product as well as the tyre usage based on the race conditions in view of the future FIA WTCR race events of the season.”

The tyre manufacturer brought a new production batch of tyres ahead of qualifying yesterday and completed a “preliminary traceability review”.

“Tyres from a number of different production batches were used throughout the various sessions. There was no difference in the performance or durability between the batches,” continued the statement.

“Following tyre conditions experienced during the various sessions this week, we have conducted a preliminary traceability review of production batches reported. The analysis to date, together with the inspection of returned tyres, has not identified any manufacturing issues with the specification.

“Further analysis of reported conditions in collaboration with the teams is needed before we can recommend further use of this specification in the current FIA WTCR race format. We will be collecting all tyres for further analysis.”

The next WTCR race weekend will take place at the Hungaroring on June 11-12.