Competition to be the F1 tyre supplier from 2026 could be about to hot up...
Since 2011 Pirelli has been the exclusive tyre supplier of Formula 1 and the process to submit bids for the next FIA tender has now come and gone.
The Japanese firm’s most recent Formula 1 involvement saw them locked in a tyre war with rivals Michelin from 2001-06, before becoming the exclusive supplier once more from 2007-10. “Bridgestone has a heritage of over 60 years in motorsports and we will continue to pursue sustainable global motorsports activities,” the statement read.Bridgestone’s motorsports manager Eiichi Suzuki did go as far as to acknowledge Formula 1 when speaking to Motorsport.com, though remained coy on the matter of whether any application for this upcoming tyre tender has been made.
Perhaps having multiple tyre suppliers has not always been a shining light for Formula 1, the 2005 United States Grand Prix comes straight to mind, but having more than one company involved again could add some much-needed spark to the strategy battle.
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