Michelin, the company which introduced the radial tyre into Formula 1, has no interest in returning to Grand Prix racing. The French manufacturer enjoyed several successful periods of presence in F1, but pulled out from the sport in 2006. Its interest was rekindled last year but F1's reluctance to change tyre criteria and specifications ultimately kept the company away. A prominent supplier to the WEC, Michelin is also the exclusive supplier to Formula E, a series which, like endurance racing, allows for a substantial technology transfer from racing to road cars, according to motorsport boss Pascal Couasnon. The French manager underscores the need for its racing activities to benefit its...
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