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F1 tyre war now possible, reckons Michelin
Michelin is convinced that it is possible to have a tyre war in Formula 1 again, without costs spiralling out of control. F1 has not had competition between tyre manufacturers since Michelin and Bridgestone went head to head for the final time in 2006. On cost grounds, F1 elected to have just a single supplier: with Bridgestone staying in F1 until 2010 after which Pirelli stepped in. Although F1 is happy sticking to a single supplier, Michelin says it would welcome the possibility of competition in grand prix racing. Michelin's motorsport boss Pascal Couasnon, whose company has applied for the 2017 tyre tender, told Motorsport.com: "We would love it. There would be a big scream of joy...
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