News Details
Ecclestone confirms Michelin eyeing F1 return
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports from Spa-Francorchamps this week that Michelin wants to return to formula one.
"They do want to get back in," the F1 chief executive is quoted by Auto Motor und Sport, "but we have had contracts with Pirelli for some time."
Ecclestone is referring to commercial arrangements that have already been made with the sport's existing supplier.
But there is no such contract between Pirelli and F1's governing FIA beyond 2013.
That has ramped up the pressure on the already-frustrated Italian company, who said moves to change F1's supplier now would be "farcical".
"If Michelin wanted to return why didn't they come out and say...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone confirms Michelin eyeing F1 return
By Editor on Sunday, August 25, 2013 Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed...
12y ago from F1Zone.net
Michelin boss to meet Ecclestone next week
Michelin could soon be confirmed as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier for the...
12y ago from TheF1Times.com
Michelin linked to Formula 1 return in 2014
Rumours within the paddock indicate that French tyre supplier Michelin...
12y ago from RichlandF1.com
Valencia in talks to lower F1 fee for 2014 return
Valencia's now-on-now-off Formula 1 foray may not be over just yet. Last...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Francesco Bagnaia: I have potential to make Marc...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio: Ducati no longer have an edge...
Fabio Di Giannantonio believes Ducati no longer have an edge over rival...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati showcases 2026 MotoGP livery
Reigning back-to-back Teams’ Champions Ducati Corse has unveiled its...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Player ratings: Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal
Arsenal made seven changes but still managed a huge win in Italy on...
4h ago from FreshArsenal.com
'Arteta really doesn't like him', 'Lacking the...
Arsenal fans are unhappy with Eberechi Eze's performance in their 3-1 win...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Jesus and Gyokeres give Arteta selection headache as...
Arsenal celebrated their qualification to the Round of 16 of the Champions...
6h ago from SkySports.com
Gabriel Jesus stakes claim at Inter as Arsenal...
sion accomplished for Arsenal. A seventh win out of seven ensured Mikel...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari unveil new F1 2026 look... but fans demand urgent...
Ferrari have unveiled the new F1 racesuits which... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
New Audi livery F1 2026 - first images
Audi has become the first of two new F1 teams... Read More »
10h ago from RacingNews365.com
Racing Bulls suffer debut woe as Audi launch and McLaren...
It's been a very busy day in F1, so check out all... Read More »
7h ago from RacingNews365.com
