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Hankook to battle Pirelli for 2020-23 tyre contract

South Korean tyre company Hankook has confirmed its participation in Formula 1's upcoming tender process for tyres. They will go up against Pirelli as the only two candidates for the sport’s tyre contract, which will run from 2020-2023. Pirelli have been in the sport since 2010, when they took over from Bridgestone, a few years after the end of their infamous tyre war with Michelin. The Italian company have already confirmed that they want to remain in Formula 1 after the expiration of their current deal in 2019. Pirelli will also have to take part in the tender along with Hankook, with the South Korean company having already passed the initial technical and safety requirements,...
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