Tyre failure ruled out as cause of Vettel deflation

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Following an extensive investigation into the sudden deflation of Sebastian Vettel's right-rear tyre on the opening lap of Sunday's 2011 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Pirelli have ruled out a structural failure as the cause. Following the incident at the first corner, Vettel completed a lap in order to return to the pits, during which the flapping rubber caused damage to the bodywork and running gear, forcing the world champion into his first retirement of the year

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