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Horner: Look beyond the money for tyres

Although Christian Horner concedes money will play a role in deciding F1's new tyre supplier, he has urged those in charge to consider the show. Current supplier Pirelli are up against Michelin to see who becomes F1's sole tyre supplier from 2017 onwards. According to reports, both tenders have met the approval of the FIA so it is now in the hands of Bernie Ecclestone as to which tyres the drivers race. Michelin have said want 18 inch rims and one-stop races while Pirelli have stated they will do whatever the teams want. And Horner, who was full of praise for Pirelli, reckons it is how the tyres will impact the racing that should be foremost when deciding, rather than considering...
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