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..
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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..
Alonso not happy as Pirelli ‘goes soft’
May 8 Fernando Alonso has criticised Pirelli’s decision to ‘go soft’ for the rest of the 2015 season. The official F1..
Hembery: Pirelli to go soft to spice up F1
Pirelli is aiming to spice up races by leaning towards soft-compound tyre choices as the 2015 season progresses. Having faced intense..
Force India proposes ‘free choice’ for Pirelli tyres
Force India has come up with a proposal to spice up formula one. Sporting director Otmar Szafnauer thinks the races would be more exciting..
Pirelli wants F1 changes for 2017
Paul Hembery has urged F1 to make changes before Pirelli commits to a new contract. The Italian tyre supplier’s F1 chief told the..
China buys Pirelli tyres
China has bought F1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli. State-owned China National Chemical, or Chem China, has secured control of the..
F1 set for first wet race of 2015
F1 looks to be heading into its first wet race of the season. The current weekend forecast for Sepang circuit indicates a high probability..
Hamilton: 2015 Pirelli tyres ‘not spectacular’
Lewis Hamilton has admitted his ongoing concerns about Pirelli’s F1 tyres. In 2013, drivers were bemoaning the quality and high..
