News Details
Michelin confident F1 will adopt 18-inch wheels
Michelin believes Formula 1 will adopt 18-inch wheels in the not-too-distant future as the benefits to the sport and the supplier are too great to ignore. The French manufacturer has signalled an interest in supplying Formula 1 in 2017 when Pirelli's contract comes to an end, with the FIA opening up the official tender process this week. However it will only do so if it can supply more durable 18-inch tyres. "We believe it is impossible to transfer technology from small-diameter tyres with tall side walls, yet motorsport can play a significant role in speeding up the development of future road-going solutions," explained Michelin motorsport director Pascal Couasnon. "We need...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Why Pirelli cannot now go head-to-head with Michelin...
David Coulthard thinks F1 needs a ‘tyre war' once again. This week,...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Race to be F1 tyre supplier in 2017 begins
Formula 1's governing body has launched the official tender process for...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Michelin confirms interest in F1 return
Michelin says it is prepared to launch a tender to become Formula 1's...
10y ago from Crash.net
Pirelli 'very happy' with wider tyres
Pirelli will work with the teams to find a 'satisfactory and safe...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez establishes control to top final Brno...
Marc Marquez resumed his momentum from Friday's wet conditions as he...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia questions his...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez leads the way in second Brno MotoGP...
The complex interchangeable conditions sees Marc Marquez lead the field...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Jorge Martin's first day back with Aprilia in...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood tops opening IndyCar practice on slick...
IndyCar travels north of the Canadian border this weekend to tackle the...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kyle Kirkwood says people should appreciate Alex...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Taylor Barnard rejected McLaren IndyCar and WEC offers...
Taylor Barnard has turned down the chance to race for Arrow McLaren in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Estonia leader Oliver Solberg hit with suspended...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Sensational Solberg leads Rally Estonia!
It may be just a one-off outing in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Yaris...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg continues dream Rally1 return to extend...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
How Noni Madueke feels about Arsenal fan criticism...
Noni Madueke's transfer to Arsenal is now official, but how does the...
44m ago from CaughtOffside.com
(Photo) Leaked image accidentally confirms another...
Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera appears to be an Arsenal player, even...
14m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'I'm told…' – Journalist claims two...
Noni Madueke's transfer to Arsenal is now official, and it seems Mikel...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Spend the money elsewhere' - Arsenal legend urges...
Ray Parlour has urged Arsenal not to sign João Palhinha from Bayern...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari poised to bring revised suspension to...
Ferrari will bring its long-awaited rear... Read More »
54m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
McLaren boss admits 'scary' reality of star driver transfer
McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown has responded to the... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
New Audi F1 boss reveals 'difficulty at work' trigger...
Jonathan Wheatley's departure from Red Bull came... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
