In something of a pre-emptive move, Michelin group chairman and CEO Edouard Michelin (left on top pic) has underlined his company's opposition to any introduction of control tyres in MotoGP.
After the recent Cyprus Rally, a quick hop across the Mediterranean takes the WRC fraternity to Greece for the Acropolis Rally, second stop of the three-leg mini-marathon of 'hot and rough' sorties teams will have tackled in the space of six weeks, with the Rally of Turkey following in late-June.
Michelin have today revealed that they have been taken by 'surprise', following proposals by FIA president Max Mosley to end the tyre war, and introduce a single tyre monopoly in F1.
Michelin boss, Pierre Dupasquier has taken a subtle dig at Bridgestone, by implying that Jenson Button and BAR-Honda wouldn't be where they are currently, if they hadn't switched tyre suppliers at the end of last season.
Michelin will be up to the task of winning this weekend at the San Marino Grand Prix, that's the verdict of the French tyre companies' motorsport director, Pierre Dupasquier.
Michelin boss, Pierre Dupasquier has predicted that he expects his six partner teams to 'have tyres capable of winning' next weekend in Malaysia, the second of three Formula One races on as many continents in the opening month of the 2004 season.
Michelin motorsport boss Pierre Dupasquier has promised that the French tyre manufacturer will be working flat out this winter, to ensure that they aren't thrashed again by the Bridgestone intermediates.
Michelin's F1 project manager, Pascal Vasselon, talks about the Italian Grand Prix, tyre wear at Monza, pit stops, and more... Q: Pascal, what special demands does Monza place on tyres?
The remaining three races in the 2003 FIA Formula One World Championship could be thrown into confusion following news that the FIA plans to implement a new interpretation of the sporting regulations concerning F1 tyres.