News Details
Michelin confirms bid to become F1 tyre supplier in 2017
Michelin has confirmed that it has submitted a bid to become Formula 1's sole tyre supplier from 2017, potentially replacing current supplier Pirelli. The French manufacturer last competed in the sport in 2006 when it was engaged in a tyre war with Bridgestone, but exited, leaving the sport with a sole supplier since. Michelin hinted that it would apply after the FIA announced a tender process to find a new supplier, but looked likely to back down when it became clear that its proposal was some way off what the FIA wants. The company however confirmed on Tuesday that it has submitted a bid, with a proposal to switch to 18-inch rims over the current 13-inch rims and it's believed they...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Michelin confirms 2017 tyre supplier bid
Mercedes AMG Petronas Michelin has confirmed that it has submitted a bid...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Michelin applies to become official tyre supplier of...
Motorsport.com spoke exclusively with Michlein's motorsport boss about the...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Teams signal opposition to 18-inch wheels
The proposal to move to larger 18-inch wheels has come up against...
10y ago from Crash.net
Michelin confirms F1 2017 tyre tender application
The French tyre manufactures Michelin has submitted an application to...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi explains how Ducati ended Aprilia's...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
How Alex Marquez rediscovered his mojo at the Spanish...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez ends Aprilia’s...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: 'I don't have the pace to fight for...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar to limit entries to those holding a charter
The NTT IndyCar Series has confirmed that future races will be limited to...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Tony Kanaan opens up on Lundgaard, Siegel contract...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
51m ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier dominates Rally Islas Canarias
Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais headed a Toyota one-two-three-four in...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Islas Canarias
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson have crashed out of Rally Islas...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Canary Islands: Oliver Solberg crashes out of...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal keeping tabs on Real Madrid attacker as they...
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Real Madrid forward Endrick as they look...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal handed big UCL boost as key Atletico Madrid...
Arsenal have been handed a big boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘He's struggling in the games' – Neville...
Mikel Arteta might be breathing a massive sigh of relief today, but the...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Declan Rice sets target for Arsenal after win over...
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has called for his teammates to work hard...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari F1 engineer speaks out over 'arrogant' Lewis...
A former Ferrari F1 race engineer has defended... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Colton Herta reveals staggering defeat of F1 legend in...
Colton Herta has revealed that he outpaced... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
McLaren boss takes aim at Daniel Ricciardo's final act in F1
McLaren CEO Zak Brown recently used Daniel... Read More »
20m ago from GPFans.com
