Tire problems specific to Hamilton

(GMM) Only Lewis Hamilton was asked by Bridgestone to adopt a three-stop strategy for the Turkish grand prix.

The recommendation was made to the British driver's McLaren team after signs of delamination were detected inside his tires – particularly the front right – after the practice and qualifying sessions at Istanbul Park.

Hamilton, 23, suffered a tire failure at the same circuit one year ago, but even a universal construction change for 2008 did not solve the problem that is caused by his unique driving style in the long turn-8.

"Nobody else has had a repetition of any of those problems this year, with the exception of Lewis," a spokeswoman for F1's official tire supplier told Reuters.