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Pirelli backs plan for 'more appealing' wider tyres

Pirelli's Paul Hembery has made it clear to Formula 1 bosses that the Italian company is ready to supply the sport with larger rear tyres. The FIA and F1's Strategy Group have been discussing future changes to the sport which include more powerful engines, more downforce and wider rear tyres. Pirelli are open to the move according to Hembery, who believes it would add to the appeal and spectacle of the sport. "Wider tyres? That appeals. I think when you see the images of the 1970s cars, it's not so extreme that you think dragster, but you do think 'wow look at that'," he told Autosport. Whilst the FIA is looking to implement some changes as early as 2016, Hembery believes that...
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