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Hembery: Pirelli won t stay in F1 at any cost

Paul Hembery has warned that Pirelli will not continue to supply tyres in F1 'at any cost', saying its involvement remains dependent on its receiving positive recognition and the sport growing in certain markets. The Italian firm has been F1's control tyre supplier since taking over from Bridgestone in 2011, with its current deal set to expire at the end of the 2016 season. Currently locked into a tender bidding process with rivals Michelin, though Pirelli is considered a favourite to retain its contract given the lukewarm response from teams over Michelin's proposal to introduce low degradation rubber, Motorsport Director Hembery says other factors still need to be taken into account when...
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