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12 Sep 2003, 16:46 (Ref:716651)
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Tire Question
When Michelin or Bridgestone bring tires to a race and for example Ferrari and BAR chose the same compound.
Would both teams tires be the same or tires are specifically made for the individulal teams ? Is it possible that Bridgestone my give a better tire to Ferrari and not let BAR use that kind of compound ? Thanks |
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12 Sep 2003, 16:50 (Ref:716653)
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All the Bridgestone tyres are made to suit the Ferrari, the rest of the teams have to make do. Michelin produce a more 'all round' tyre that suits most of its teams pretty well.
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12 Sep 2003, 16:56 (Ref:716660)
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but I thought bespoke tires are allowed now?
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12 Sep 2003, 16:58 (Ref:716665)
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They are, but they cost money, it's far cheaper to produce on tyre. Besides, Ferrari have essentially had bespoke tyres since Mclaren went over to Michelin.
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12 Sep 2003, 18:12 (Ref:716761)
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That's to bad.
I thought it was an even playing field with a tire maker. Smaller teams always seem to lose out ,or if your not in the running for the top. |
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