Formula 1 - 2011 Season : Pirelli back in F1.

It became an open secret for several weeks now : Pirelli Bridgestone succeed as a single tire supplier in 2011. The Italian manufacturer has been chosen for the next three seasons after an FIA World Council .

It was expected for some time , although Bridgestone Pirelli will succeed as a manufacturer 's unique Formula 1 from 2011 for the next three seasons , the FIA announced at the end of a World Council on Wednesday. The Italian manufacturer has been able to impose its strengths against the assaults of Michelin who campaigned for a return of multi- F1 and Avon . "The current economic climate has led to a realistic approach and collaboration with all teams, ensuring that the logistics and production costs are shared equitably, Pirelli said in a statement . The return of Pirelli is strongly oriented towards the future (...) and the innovative development of new tires is a major part of this exciting program."
A final push by Nick Shorrock , the boss of the competition from Michelin will not have been sufficient to curb Bernie Ecclestone and the F1 teams . " We were asked whether they were ready to supply tires for F1 with the regulations of 2010. We did not respond to this RFP , in a context where the current regulations remain in force 2011" Has he told AFP .

Six types of tires available:
Indeed , members of FOTA ( teams association ) and the notable discipline for some time had chosen to trust the Italian supplier and maintain the principle of single brand . Despite a last bout of Jean Todt , the FIA president , in favor of Michelin, the teams have been successful . The International Automobile Federation does not have enough weight to influence the decision of the stables. "FIA manages regulation but could not impose the teams what they do not want, Explained in a pattern of stable Autohebdo . While it may boycott the decision of the FOTA but Ecclestone still has enough power . "
After 20 years of absence, Pirelli will therefore its return in 2011 to replace Bridgestone. The Italian manufacturer will offer six types of gum four for dry tracks - extra soft , soft , medium and hard - and two for wet tracks - intermediate and rain -. For its part, Bridgestone sole tire supplier since 2006 , had expressed his intention not to renew his contract for strategic reasons . "We must concentrate our resources in strategic areas and the intensive development of innovative technologies" , had explained Hiroshi Yasukawa , Director of Bridgestone Motorsport .