Michelin To Use Fw21 For Tyre Tests.
Michelin is rumoured to be hiring a Williams chassis with which to conduct tyre testing for 2001.
The French company, which is making its return to Formula One after over a decade away from the category, is believed to have negotiated a 'reduced price' for use of an 1999-spec FW21 complete with BMW V10 engine. Williams is one of two teams - along with the nascent Toyota works effort - to have signed a deal to use Michelin rubber in 2001.
Bridgestone carried out similar tests, using an tried and tested F1 chassis, prior to making its entry to the sport in 1998.
Michelin is rumoured to be hiring a Williams chassis with which to conduct tyre testing for 2001.
The French company, which is making its return to Formula One after over a decade away from the category, is believed to have negotiated a 'reduced price' for use of an 1999-spec FW21 complete with BMW V10 engine. Williams is one of two teams - along with the nascent Toyota works effort - to have signed a deal to use Michelin rubber in 2001.
Bridgestone carried out similar tests, using an tried and tested F1 chassis, prior to making its entry to the sport in 1998.
