Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Vettel tire blowout at the Belgian Grand Prix
A tire on Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari failed at high speed during the Belgian Grand Prix. Pirelli initially discussed excessive wear, then reported that a cut had caused the failure after further analysis.
2013
Formula One tire failures at the British Grand Prix
Multiple tire failures during the 2013 British Grand Prix created a significant safety controversy. Pirelli subsequently changed tire construction, including moving to Kevlar belts, in response to concerns about reliability and safety.
1998
Religious controversy over Ronaldo advertisement
Pirelli's Ronaldo advertisement used the Christ the Redeemer statue in a football-related visual, prompting objections from Catholic representatives over the treatment of religious symbolism.