Pirelli News
Pirelli has signed a new four-year deal to remain Formula One's sole tyre supplier until the end of the 2023 season, the sport announced in a statement on Sunday.
Pirelli and McLaren have cancelled tyre testing amid security concerns following another armed robbery attempt near Sao Paulo's Formula 1 circuit.
The F1 Supremo always defended Pirelli's heavily-degrading tyres, saying that it is good for the 'show'.
Under the new rule, Pirelli would now provide three dry-weather compounds instead of two.
Tyre manufacturer Michelin promised its product will let drivers race flat out and make themselves happy if it wins the tender to supply tyres to Formula 1 cars from 2017.
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery said Formula One teams supported the tyre supplier`s push for extra testing despite difficulties with timing and remodelling their cars.
The boss of Italian tyremaker Pirelli on Tuesday accused those against the company`s takeover by a Chinese firm of masking nationalist objections in calls for a change of industrial policy.
China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina) is to buy into Pirelli , the world`s fifth-largest tyre maker, in a 7.1 billion-euro ($7.7 billion) deal that will put the 143-year-old Italian company in Chinese hands.
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