Michelin

Michelin refuses to press self-destruct button on F1 tyresMichelin refuses to press self-destruct button on F1 tyres

Michelin refuses to press self-destruct button on F1 tyres

Michelin is resisting calls to make tyres that will effectively 'self-destruct' after a certain amount of use during a race,…

2 years ago
Michelin decides against bidding for F1 tyre returnMichelin decides against bidding for F1 tyre return

Michelin decides against bidding for F1 tyre return

French tyre manufacturer Michelin has ruled out a bid to return to the Formula 1 grid in 2020. The company…

7 years ago
Lack of technology transfer keeping Michelin away from F1Lack of technology transfer keeping Michelin away from F1

Lack of technology transfer keeping Michelin away from F1

Michelin, the company which introduced the radial tyre into Formula 1, has no interest in returning to Grand Prix racing.…

7 years ago
Extensive tyre testingExtensive tyre testing

Extensive tyre testing

The FIA's World Motor Sport Council has given official approval of new tyre testing regulations to allow Pirelli to prepare for…

9 years ago
Michelin still eyes F1 return, insists on 18-inch rim moveMichelin still eyes F1 return, insists on 18-inch rim move

Michelin still eyes F1 return, insists on 18-inch rim move

Michelin does not rule out bidding again to return to Formula One, but the French tyre manufacturer insists that the decision…

9 years ago
Ecclestone gives the Michelin man a flatEcclestone gives the Michelin man a flat

Ecclestone gives the Michelin man a flat

A massive strategic misjudgment on Michelin's part is rumored to have cost the French manufacturer a chance to displace incumbent…

9 years ago
Horner against Michelin's approachHorner against Michelin's approach

Horner against Michelin's approach

Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner strongly opposes Michelin's novel approach to F1 tyre supply, should the French manufacturer be…

10 years ago
Money should decide tyres contact say Tost & LowdonMoney should decide tyres contact say Tost & Lowdon

Money should decide tyres contact say Tost & Lowdon

Franz Tost and Graeme Lowdon believe it's important that the best financial terms should decide whether Pirelli or Michelin win…

10 years ago
Horner backs Pirelli over MichelinHorner backs Pirelli over Michelin

Horner backs Pirelli over Michelin

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner wants Pirelli to remain as F1 tyre supplier instead of a switch to Michelin. The FIA…

10 years ago
Ecclestone to decide between Pirelli and MichelinEcclestone to decide between Pirelli and Michelin

Ecclestone to decide between Pirelli and Michelin

Bernie Ecclestone will be able to decide which tyre manufacturer he wants to supply tyres in F1 from 2017 onwards…

10 years ago
Horner warns against tyre war despite fan viewsHorner warns against tyre war despite fan views

Horner warns against tyre war despite fan views

Christian Horner says a tyre war would be bad for F1, despite fans calling for a move away from a…

10 years ago
Michelin enters F1 tyre tender for 2017Michelin enters F1 tyre tender for 2017

Michelin enters F1 tyre tender for 2017

After a ten year absence from Grand Prix racing, Michelin has decided to challenge Pirelli to become Formula 1's sole…

10 years ago