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Michelin wants to improve disappointing F1 tyre situation

Michelin has revealed it wants to improve Formula 1's tyre situation. While the sport's current supplier Pirelli appears to retain the backing of Bernie Ecclestone and most teams, many drivers and spectators look back fondly on the days when it was possible to push throughout a race rather than ‘save tyres'. Michelin, last in F1 a decade ago in competition with Bridgestone, admits it is also in that camp. 'We are disappointed where it (F1) is today, tyre-wise,' admitted the French marque's motor sport director Pascal Couasnon (pictured above). Michelin this week confirmed it has lodged its application by the June 17 deadline to be considered for F1's 2017-2019 contract as sole...
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