Michelin “in talks” about F1 return 08/04/2010 |
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Michelin has confirmed that it is in “formal discussions” with the FIA about returning to Formula 1 in 2011 as the official tyre supplier.
It was reported over the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend that the French tyre manufacturer would be interested in coming back to take over from Bridgestone.
And now Michelin managing partner Jean-Dominique Senard has told Bloomberg that talks are taking place.
"We might consider returning but there are some very clear conditions," he said.
Senard added that there would have to be some changes to "show the performance they [tyres] can bring – notably in terms of fuel saving and CO2 reductions."
His comments mirror those made by a Michelin spokesman to French newspaper Le Figaro.
"We have not made a decision," the spokesman said, "but [we] are closely following the evolution of the regulations, knowing that we are committed to promoting the technical quality of our products, including also the concept of respect for the environment."
Michelin quit F1 at the end of the 2006 season after the FIA decided to introduce a single tyre supplier from 2008.
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