The FIA and Formula 1 has handed Pirelli a contract extension in light of the delays experienced in the introduction of the new 18-inch tyres. The deal reflects the original intention of the 2018 tyre tender which was the supply of a 13-inch tyre during the 2020 season, followed by three consecutive seasons of 18-inch tyres from 2021 to 2023 inclusive. Article continues under video Last year's Covid-19 pandemic, however, severely impacted F1 and Pirelli, with the decision taken to defer the introduction of the 18-inch tyres until 2022. With the 13-inch tyres to again be used for the forthcoming season, the FIA and F1 have decided to extend Pirelli's sole-supply contract through to the end...
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