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Horner sides with Pirelli ahead of tyre decision

Christian Horner has come out in support of Pirelli in its bid to remain as the sole tyre supplier in Formula 1, but has urged a move back towards a higher degradation, less predictable format. Current tyre supplier Pirelli is up against Michelin for the contract to supply tyres in F1 from 2017, though both have opted for differing proposals. Pirelli says it will commit to the direction laid out by the commercial rights holder and the FIA, while Michelin is pushing for longer lasting, low degradation rubber in line with its marketing objectives. Though Michelin has used the example of the Le Mans 24 Hours and the World Endurance Championship for exciting racing using durable rubber, teams...
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