Silverstone kerbs not behind blowouts, says Warwick

A Pirelli technician works on a tyre during the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Race circuit, central England, June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples

LONDON (Reuters) - Silverstone's owners hit back on Monday at suggestions that the circuit's kerbs could be to blame for explosive Pirelli tyre failures at Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix.

Derek Warwick, President of the British Racing Drivers Club, said he had been out to look at the kerbs and dismissed as "absolute rubbish" reports that sharp edges might have cut the tyre sidewalls.