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Pirelli rule out replacing Bridgestone

Friday 6th November 2009

Pirelli has ruled out bidding to become Formula One's tyre supplier when Bridgestone leave at the end of next season.

Bridgestone, Formula One's sole tyre supplier, announced earlier this week that they would not be renewing their contract when it expires at the end of 2010.

This has prompted some speculation regarding which company could fill the void as its unlikely that Michelin, who quit F1 in 2006, will return.

However, already Pirelli have taken their name out of the running.

"Pirelli's previous position on F1 hasn't changed," a spokeswoman told Reuters.

"Pirelli prefers to develop tyres for racing that will also be used on the road. Pirelli sponsors Superbike, World Rally Championship and GT2."

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Your Comments

Brent

"I'm hoping for Linglong. Can't wait to see BBC reaction to "oh, he blew a linglong""

Mr_Magoo

"What's your money on Brent,Double-Coin or Triangles?"

Mr_Magoo

"senna27izanob:Ha,ha,ha,ha! I like that one,had me in stitches.I take it you're a Brit senna.Takes me back to the scrap-yard days of tyre sales where you had a "warranty" till you got through their gate,just at the point you spotted the bubbled sidewall.

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Brent

"If Ecclestone makes these deals it could very well be Chinese tires. F1 is moving east."

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