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  1. 3rd February 2010, 15:44 #1
    AndyRAC
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    Pirelli control tyres beyond 2010...

    http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81239

    Bad move in my opinion. The IRC Monte showed what tyre choice can bring - variety.
    But it's telling that nobody else tendered for it.....

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  2. 3rd February 2010, 16:58 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyRAC
    http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81239

    Bad move in my opinion. The IRC Monte showed what tyre choice can bring - variety.
    But it's telling that nobody else tendered for it.....
    Well, it is pros and cons on that one, but I thought that not only Pirelli, but Hankook and BFGoodridge also bid for that contract ?
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  3. 3rd February 2010, 20:59 #3
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    I'm fine with a single supplier if they must but please bring back the skill/lottery of tyre choice.
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  4. 3rd February 2010, 21:55 #4
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    I can understand single tyre suplier for manufacturer competition but I don't agree with direction of particular tyres to privateers. Many rallydrivers around the world are sponsored by tyre makers and existence of this rule makes their possible entry to WRC very difficult if even not just impossible.
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  5. 3rd February 2010, 22:31 #5
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    No bid contracts always lead to trouble.

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