1。 FIA's new regulations: FIA's upcoming single tire system.
2。 It is suspected that wide tires planted a curse: in 2003, Ferrari suddenly pointed its finger at Michelin at the end of the season, and they complained to the FIA that the specifications of Michelin tires were beyond the scope stipulated in F 1.
3。 Planning 14 drivers' strike: In 2004, all the teams using Michelin tires in the United States went on strike. Because Schumacher crashed in practice, it was found that Michelin tires could not adapt to the unique curve design of Indianapolis circuit. Therefore, Michelin asked FIFA to change tires, and then hoped to add some auxiliary facilities on the track to ensure the safety of drivers, but these illegal demands were finally rejected.
4。 At the critical moment, allies turned against each other: after the race in the United States, the FIA announced the termination of the four-year cooperative relationship between the World Touring Car Championship and Michelin, which suffered the first heavy blow. Just when Michelin was retaliated by the FIA, Williams announced that he would give up Michelin next season and join the Bridgestone camp. Two months later, Toyota made the same decision as Williams.
5。 Can't afford to be taunted, can't afford to hide: When everything goes against you, Michelin knows very well that it is difficult to stand on F 1 in the future. Instead of waiting to be expelled from the FIA, it is better to take the initiative to quit. So Michelin finally decided to leave.
The FIA's restrictions on f 1 tires forced Michelin to quit the race angrily because of the FIA's dissatisfaction. Bridgestone became the single tire supplier for the FIA F 1 0 competition from 2008 to 20 10.
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Bridgestone attitude:
On July 5, 2006, the International Automobile Sports Federation officially announced that Bridgestone Company won the bid in the FIA F 1 0 competition in 2008, 2009 and 20 10, and became the only officially designated tire supplier in the three seasons from 2008 to 20 10. Bridgestone Motor Sports Department is very happy to win the contract successfully. At the same time, Bridgestone will become the only tire supplier in 2007. F 1 event represents the highest level of single-seat racing. Bridgestone expects to continue to fulfill its long-term commitment to this top-level sport and provide world-class, professional and fair services through such cooperation.
"Since 1997 joined F 1, Bridgestone has been committed to providing safe and competitive tires for teams and drivers. During this period, we also experienced technical challenges. Now the FIA has officially announced this latest decision, and our wish and goal is to make all the parties involved in the F 1 competition and the competition itself benefit from our long-term participation. Bridgestone, as a single tire supplier for various motor sports, has rich experience, such as Champ Car World Series, Indy Racing and F 1 Race (1999-2000 season), and we are willing to provide world-class, professional and fair services for all races and related parties. "
"For Bridgestone, it is of great significance to continue to participate in the F 1 event. F 1 not only provides us with a stage to promote Bridgestone brand to the whole world, but also gives us an opportunity to continue to spread knowledge and information on tire and road safety (including on the track and on ordinary roads). At present, Bridgestone is carrying out a global road safety activity with the International Automobile Sports Federation Foundation, that is, "Think before driving". By participating in the F 1 competition, we will continue to spread the important information of' road traffic safety' to the world. "
Michelin attitude:
On June 27th, 2006, TOM auto channel received Michelin's statement. The statement once again shows that Michelin will not participate in the tire bidding project of FIA F 1 event. The following is the full text of the statement:
Michelin has repeatedly stated his views on tire suppliers for F 1 competition: As the world's top racing sport, F 1 should become the arena of the most advanced scientific and technological achievements. Only science and technology competition can make this racing sport more exciting and healthy.
The single tire supplier system that Formula One is about to implement completely deviates from the above principles. The new rules further standardized F 1, which should have continued to develop in the highest level competition.
Therefore, Michelin will not respond to the FIA F 1 tire bidding project. The quality and performance of Michelin tires have been proved by the record of cooperative teams and have been appreciated by them. No matter how the rules are changed, Michelin has won 65,438+0 races so far. Choosing to leave at this time is not Michelin's hope.
F 1 Tire Wars Michelin angrily withdrew from the FIA;
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