Michelin has decided to step back from F1!

By Mike Liberty
December 21 2005

Michelin has decided, and quite rightly, that they no longer feel the 'motivation' of F1. Noone could in a 'single manufacturer' environment. Michelin did not like the idea of 'bidding' for a job that doesn't produce news (and a single tire supplier will do just that!)

Michelin's withdrawl is a great thing for Michelin!
A real crappy thing for BMWSauber!
Last year, the c24 was designed for the Bridgestone, but we switched!
So, this year, were finally on line with Michein, and the car will be developed for the Michelin.
Then, in 2007, we switch back?
Thats mental! I'm sorry, but I have to call it as I see it!
Michelin are the stronger tire right now, because of their experience in endurance racing (leMans 24 Hrs).
Bridgestone, took a gamble. and went with light weight materials (kinda like that MP-17 noone talks about, but me!).
Rumour is, Bridgy got a sample from, you guessed it, Sauber!
Pollitical intrigue, spying, and out right gifting of a sample!
This is why were back to one tire supplier, the supplier of the winning car, and surprisingly, the supplier of the losing car!
To me, makes no sence!