Pirelli and Michelin now face a battle to convince Bernie Ecclestone which of them deserves Formula 1's next tire supply contract.After emerging as the only two manufacturers to submit tenders to the FIA, the two companies then had until July 17 to convince motorsport's world governing body their proposals complied...

Michelin has submitted a proposal to become Formula 1's next tire supplier. With the FIA's deadline for the tender process closing on June 17, Michelin and current supplier Pirelli appear set to go head to head for the three-year contract from 2017.Speaking to AUTOSPORT, Michelin Motorsport director Pascal Couasnon said:...

Pirelli is willing to continue as Formula 1's tire supplier, but only if certain conditions are met.The FIA has opened the tire tender process for 2017-19, and Pirelli chairman and chief executive Marco Tronchetti Provera said his firm would be happy to continue either as sole supplier, or if the...

Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone does not believe the potential return of Michelin as tire supplier would be good for the sport.Michelin Motorsport director Pascal Couasnon confirmed this week the French manufacturer would be prepared to bid for the next supply contract to F1, with current provider Pirelli's deal...