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Originally Posted by Mike Harte
Michelin lost the bid because they would only supply tyres for 18" wheels, against the Pirelli bid which accepted to manufacture tyres for whatever diameter the FIA mandated. So, it would seem as though Michelin were also minded to provide crap tyres that met the FIA's specification.
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Michelin did not 'lose' - they decided not to apply...
Michelin absolutely would
not have followed the Pirelli route if they 'won' the tender...which I suspect is the main reason they did not apply...as opposed to the low profile tires, which are now coming anyway.
Michelin:
"deterioration of performance as a part of the show, goes against our principles of efficient resource management and respect for the technology of a sustainable tyre."