Pirelli to bid for F1 deal?

The word on the street in Italy is that Italian tyremaker Pirelli is considering a bid for the role of F1 tire supplier next year when F1 switches to a single tire supplier. The FIA will decide the identity of the supplier after a tendering process which will be beginning shortly. The Italian firm has a long history in Grand Prix racing, dating back to 1913 and was a major player before World War II and then in the early years of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Grandprix.com