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Horner: Money should not decide F1 tyre supplier

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Formula 1 should not choose its future tyre supplier simply on the grounds of who pays the most money. The 2017 tyre tender selection has moved on to its next phase, with Bernie Ecclestone to discuss commercial terms with Michelin and Pirelli prior to a joint decision being made with the FIA. And although it would be in the interest of teams to find a partner that offers the biggest financial incentive, Horner is adamant that it would be wrong for the sport if that decision delivered boring races. In particular, he suggests a Michelin push for 18-inch wheels and low degrading tyres is not what F1 needs. "Well, I think what we're basically saying is...
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