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Pirelli eager to extend Formula 1 deal

Pirelli Motorsport chief Mario Isola has said the Italian tyre manufacturer are 'happy' in Formula 1 and 'want to continue' in the sport. Pirelli have been the sole tyre supplier in Formula 1 since 2011 after taking over from Bridgestone and going into the 2018 season with an expanded, softer tyre line-up which includes the new pink-striped 'hypersofts' and the orange 'superhard' compound. But their current contract with Formula 1 expires at the end of the 2019 season, and Isola is hoping that deal can be extended. “We are happy with the current situation, this is not a mystery.” Isola told Racer. “Also our big boss Mr. [Marco] Tronchetti told the media that we are happy...
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