FIA initiates tender for exclusive 2025 F1 tyre contract

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The FIA has launched the tender process for manufacturers that wish to bid for Formula 1's exclusive 2025 tyre supply contract.

The latter involves a three-year contract that will run for 2025 to 2027, with an option extending into 2028. The winning manufacturer will also supply tyres to the FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2 Championships.

Pirelli has been Formula 1's exclusive tyre manufacturer since 2011, the Italian company supplying its product through several regulation changes, the most significant of which was Grand Prix racing's switch to 18-inch wheels in 2022.

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The FIA says the targets and specifications of the future tyre supply contract remain similar to the current contract, although bidding suppliers will be required to demonstrate the increased environmental sustainability of their product throughout its life cycle.

"These targets have been agreed through consultation with the Commercial Rights Holders and the Teams, and are designed to ensure a wide working range, minimise overheating, and have low degradation whilst also creating the possibility for variation in strategy," the FIA said.

"Other technological updates will include the requirement for tyres to be fitted with electronic identification to improve the efficiency of the scrutineering procedures."

The FIA is expected to announce the selected winning bidder around mid-June.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.