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Michelin submit tyre supplier bid

over 11 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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French tyre company Michelin have submitted an application to be Formula 1's new tyre supplier from 2017. read more »

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Michelin confirms bid to become F1 tyre supplier in 2017

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Michelin has confirmed that it has submitted a bid to become Formula 1's sole tyre supplier from 2017, potentially replacing current supplier Pirelli. The French... read more »

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Renault will decide its F1 future by the end of 2015

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Renault's future in Formula 1 will become clear toward the end of the 2015 season according to Renault Sport F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul. The French manufacturer... read more »

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Michelin unlikely to submit F1 tender despite interest

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Michelin is unlikely to take part in the FIA's tender process to find a new Formula 1 tyre supplier for the 2017 season onwards, according to a senior figure at the French... read more »

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Renault rule out remaining just an engine supplier

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Renault has ruled out continuing in its current position as an engine supplier, citing high costs and a low marketing return as the main reasons. The French manufacturer has... read more »

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Romain Grosjean: “Overtaking in Monaco is difficult”

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Romain Grosjean believes that the Monaco circuit remains as one of the most difficult to overtake in the sport after his clash with Max Verstappen that cost the French driver a... read more »

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Michelin confident F1 will adopt 18-inch wheels

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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... read more »

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Video: Monaco 1996: A shock win for Panis in the wet

over 11 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1766 views )

"All around the circuit there were crashed cars and angry drivers..." Olivier Panis, in a Ligier, steers clear of the havoc around him to win an extraordinary Grand... read more »

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Grosjean seeking 'right balance' in Monaco

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1730 views )

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean says he is hoping to find the right balance in order to continue his run of points at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Grosjean claimed... read more »

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Lotus rules out sale to Renault

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1019 views )

Lotus has dismissed speculation it could be taken over by Renault as the French manufacturer continues to consider its future in Formula One. Renault's relationship with... read more »

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Lotus insists it isn't for sale amid takeover talk

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The Lotus F1 Team isn't for sale according to CEO Matthew Carter, following speculation it is being lined up for a potential takeover by Renault. The French engine... read more »

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Renault: 'Something's wrong back at the factory'

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Renault believe a fault with their power unit validation process back at their facility in Viry, could be to blame for the recent reliability woes suffered by its customers... read more »

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Renault not ready for takeover talks yet - Toro Rosso

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1686 views )

Renault have made no secret about their desire to increase their presence in Formula 1 from engine supplier to possibly team owner once again, but talks with Toro Rosso are on... read more »

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Red Bull/Toro Rosso 'very similar' - Gasly

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1851 views )

Red Bull junior Pierre Gasly explained that there is little difference between the Red Bull RB11 and Toro Rosso STR10 after the French driver tested both cars at the Circuit de... read more »

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Force India impressed by Ocon ability

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1639 views )

Force India said it was impressed by Esteban Ocon as the French youngster tested for the squad at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Wednesday. Ocon returned to Formula 1... read more »

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Michelin keen to return to Formula 1 in 2017

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Tyre manufacturer Michelin says it's ready to return to Formula 1 when the new supply tender is put out next year, with Pirelli's contract set to expire at the end of... read more »

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Gasly happy with 'special' test debut

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1484 views )

Pierre Gasly hailed a 'special' day as the French youngster made his Formula 1 test debut with Toro Rosso at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on… read more »

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Ocon to receive Force India test day

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1228 views )

French youngster Esteban Ocon will test for Force India at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Wednesday. Ocon, who leads the GP3 standings, tested for Lotus last year and... read more »

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Renault desperately need to focus on power - Horner

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1472 views )

Renault must switch their attention to performance gains, rather than reliability, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. The Briton has urged the French power... read more »

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Kvyat: Progress over promises

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1227 views )

Daniil Kvyat says he does not want promises from Renault, he wants action and to see the French manufacturer upping their game... read more »

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Honda move may have blown Alonso's career says Villeneuve

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 2234 views )

Fernando Alonso might have blown his chance of ever winning a third title by switching to McLaren-Honda this year. That is the claim of 1997 world champion, who said Spaniard... read more »

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Ecclestone remains steadfast on Monza threat

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1067 views )

Bernie Ecclestone reiterates the threat facing the Italian Grand Prix at Monza beyond 2016, saying the loss of the French round proves no event is safe read more »

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Renault warns Bahrain fixes only temporary

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1263 views )

Power unit supplier Renault has warned that its fixes for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix are merely temporary as it attempts to recover from a difficult start to 2015.... read more »

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'Engine progress a long-term plan'

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1263 views )

Even in the face of Red Bull's latest quit threat, Renault's engine chief Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer cannot force the pace of development... read more »

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No need for rule changes to catch Mercedes - Renault

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1590 views )

Renault are confident they will eventually close the gap to Mercedes without the need for equalisation measures or a change in the regulations. The French supplier to Red Bull... read more »