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Teams signal opposition to 18-inch wheels
The proposal to move to larger 18-inch wheels has come up against opposition from leading teams since it is not considered 'an attractive direction in terms of performance'. With Pirelli's current contract as control tyre supplier in F1 concluding at the end of the 2016 season, the tender has been opened up to a potential alternative, with Michelin airing its tentative interest on the condition that it can tinker with the current formula. Part of its plans include an increase in size to accommodate 18-inch rims, a proposal motivated by the desire to ensure its tyre supply offers greater relevance to road car development, while Pirelli also signalled its intentions by revealing its own...
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