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[–] itsmikeyd@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

What do we all think about Bridgestone coming back to F1 as a tyre manufacturer?

[–] hotstove@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Was this confirmed or is this still being decided?

[–] Ecksell@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

I dont think a tyre competition would work in this era.

On a side note, thanks for making this mikeyd, it was much needed. Can it be pinned at the top?

I imagine that if they win the tender nothing much will change other than the logo.

I wonder if it would be more interesting to dispose of the monopoly and grades and simply keep the requirements of having tyre changes - perhaps two changes required for some tracks?

It would probably also require banning exclusive contracts with certain teams, like they had back in the day.

[–] JustAManOnAToilet@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Seems like Pirelli isn't able to deliver precisely what's asked and have been making "as close as they can" tires, so sure let's give Bridgestone a shot.