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Ecclestone to decide F1 tyre supplier

The decision about Formula 1's tyre supplier beyond 2016 has been moved into the hands of Bernie Ecclestone. On Monday, we reported that both Michelin and Pirelli had satisfied the FIA that they are both technically competent to be considered for the 2017-2019 contract to serve F1 as its future sole supplier. Incumbent Pirelli is said to be F1 supremo Ecclestone's favourite, but there is also speculation FIA president Jean Todt, a Frenchman, may be keen to see Michelin secure the deal. 'I have no fear of us being pushed out,' Pirelli's F1 chief Paul Hembery told the German newspaper Bild early this week. 'We are fighting as we'd be happy to stay.' La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that, now...
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