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Pirelli in lead to win 2017 tyre contract

The likelihood Michelin will enter the race to become F1's 2017 tyre supplier is dwindling by the day. The French company announced its interest recently, just as the FIA kicked off a new tender process for the sole tyre supplier contract for 2017-2019. Pirelli, F1's official partner since 2011, has already announced it will lodge its application by the deadline. "On June 17, our offer (application) will be delivered," said chairman and chief executive Marco Tronchetti Provera last week. But when asked about Michelin's apparent interest, he added: "On the 17th, we will see who is there." Michelin has reportedly now dropped its condition that a 'tyre war' must be...
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