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Michelin return 'farcical'
Pirelli's motorsport chief Paul Hembery has described as "farcical" the notion that Michelin might return to Formula 1 next season.Ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, it has been reported that the French company might return to the sport for the first time since 2006. Furthermore, Michelin has apparently said that the short turnaround time - testing of next year's cars is supposed to commence in January - would not be a problem.
However, Hembery has reacted with incredulity to the suggestion. "If Michelin wanted to return why didn't they come out and say so last September?" he told the Daily Telegraph.
"Quite frankly a tender in September when you are running in...
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