Pirelli eyeing ‘super-super soft’ tyre for 2016
Jul.25 – A tyre even softer than Pirelli’s so-called ‘super soft’ looks set to make its bow in 2016. As the Italian..
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2017 tyre call put into Ecclestone’s hands
Jul.23 – The decision about F1’s tyre supplier for 2016 has been moved into the hands of Bernie Ecclestone. On Monday, we..
Michelin still in running for 2017 deal
Jul.20 – Michelin is still in the running to become F1’s new tyre supplier in 2017. Although some had questioned the French..
Pirelli wants more testing to spice up F1
Jul.15 – Pirelli has vowed to try to spice up next year’s grands prix. In 2015, criticism of the F1 ‘show’ has come..
Pirelli waiting for tyre tender news
Jul.4 – Paul Hembery says he is waiting to know if Pirelli will remain F1’s official tyre supplier beyond 2016. “No news..
Pirelli want more testing ahead of 2016
Pirelli has admitted that it may ask to be allowed more time testing new tyres ahead of the 2016 season. The Italian manufacturers have..
Michelin wants F1 to be ‘extreme sport’
Jun.20 – Michelin has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone‘s claim it would not be good for F1 if the French marque won the..
Goodyear rules out F1 return in 2017
Jun.17 – Former F1 tyre supplier Goodyear is not bidding to be the sport’s official partner in 2017. On the FIA’s June 17..
Michelin applies for F1 return in 2017
Jun.17 – Michelin has announced it is in the running to return to F1 in 2017. Italian company Pirelli has been the sport’s..
Pirelli plan tyre revamp
Formula 1 tyre manufacturers Pirelli has announced plans to introduce a wider range of tyres in order to make racing more interesting for..
F1 tyre war ruled out until 2020
Jun.3 – A tyre war has been ruled out in formula one at least for the next four seasons. Pirelli and, it seems, Michelin have both..
Pirelli wary of being ‘out-bid’ for tyre contract
May 26 – Pirelli is “open” to going to war with a rival tyre manufacturer like Michelin. That is the claim of the Italian..
Pirelli vs Michelin ‘tyre war’ already heating up
May 23 – The battle to be F1’s sole official tyre supplier in 2017 and beyond is already heating up. On Friday, on behalf of..
Race to be F1 tyre supplier in 2017 begins
May 22 – F1’s governing body has launched the official tender process for the selection of the tyre supplier in 2017 and..
Pirelli not sure F1 needs ‘tyre war’
May 21 – Pirelli is not sure a ‘tyre war’ is the solution to F1’s problems. In the past days and weeks, the fact..
Tyre debate returns to F1 paddock
After a low-profile period for F1’s official supplier, suddenly “tyres” and “Pirelli” are being talked about..
Coulthard: F1 should green-light new ‘tyre war’
May 15 – David Coulthard thinks F1 needs a ‘tyre war’ once again. This week, the former F1 supplier Michelin revealed..
Ecclestone against Michelin return
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that he is not keen on tyre suppliers Michelin returning to the sport. The French company..
Michelin pushing for F1 return
May 13 – Michelin has confirmed its interest in returning to formula one. Italy’s Autosprint reported that the former F1 tyre..
Pirelli denies changing tyre selection philosophy
May 8 Paul Hembery has denied reports Pirelli is shifting its focus towards softer compound choices in 2015. When asked about claims..
