French tyre manufacturer Michelin would consider returning to Formula 1 if Pirelli fails to agree a new contract with the FIA. At present, Pirelli has agreements in place with all 11 teams and F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone. It doesn't however have the all important supply contract in place with the sport's governing body, the FIA. The federation's president, Jean Todt, is believed to be keen to see Michelin return, though it isn't clear whether he has officially approached them. Michelin racing chief Pascal Couasnon hasn't denied their interest either, but he says changes must be made to make it attractive. "No," Couasnon told Speedweek when asked if Michelin were against supplying F1....
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