FIA could kick Michelin out

UPDATE Michelin has played down claims that the International Automobile Federation (FIA) wants it out of Formula 1. "I don't suspect the FIA of any idea like that," said Michelin motorsport director Pierre Dupasquier. "Don't we do a good job and make good racing in all disciplines? We couldn't understand something like that." Related article at ITV-F1 06/30/05 Michelin will be in big trouble if an FIA analysis finds that the supplier is producing 'dangerous' F1 tires. After the world council meeting in Paris, president Max Mosley renewed a biting attack on the company and did not discount kicking Michelin out.

''That would be a decision taken on grounds of safety,'' said the Briton.

In a letter to Pierre Dupasquier, Max – citing speculation of widespread problems and failures – asked for details of all Michelin failures in the last two years. ''If if turns out there have been other failures, it may well be that (Michelin) would not be allowed to run in F1.''

Mosley also slammed Michelin's 'disastrous' handling of the Indy debacle. ''That company,'' he added, ''should be deeply ashamed. ''They have done enormous damage to Formula One.'' GMMF1.net

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