Kaltenborn seems in favor of a tire war

While the contract of the tire supplier of the F1 after 2016 is still not signed, Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal of Sauber F1 Team, wonders about the many reluctance to have the idea of ​​having competition between Pirelli and Michelin, the two companies likely to occupy this role.

Although Pirelli currently equips the Championship, its products have often been criticized for their short lifespan, which is supposed to improve the spectacle. Opponents of a return from the Clermont-based manufacturer, on the other hand, fear that the French rubbers will be too resistant.

“We should ask ourselves the question: why not have two suppliers again? », launched Monisha Kaltenborn in Auto Bild. “The rubber wars are always talked about negatively, but it is something that can be mitigated by applying appropriate rules. It was a good time for the teams because the tires were free and marketing was a source of revenue. »