The FIA said on Tuesday the new tyres they were shown by McLaren and Williams complied with the rules but they denied there had been any change.
"During a meeting on Monday with representatives of Michelin and the McLaren and Williams Formula One teams, the FIA were shown examples of a new Michelin tyre before and after use. The FIA technical department has confirmed that it believes these tyres will comply with the Formula One regulations if used in the same way at Monza."
" A number of press reports have suggested that the FIA has changed or re-interpreted the tye regulations. This is not correct," the FIA said in a statement. " The maximum tread width has been 270mm since 1999. The FIA has never suggested that tread width was unlimited once the tyre was in use."
" With hindsight it it regrettable that those using the earlier Michelin front tyres did not consult the FIA about possible excess tread width as soon as they became aware of it. However, as far as the FIA technical department is concerned, the matter is now closed and the championship can continue with all teams on an equal footing."
Egyébként a Bridgestone azért nem csinált ilyen gumit, mert ők úgy gondolják, hogy a szélesebb gumiból adódó nagyobb légellenállás több hátránnyal jár, mint az ebből eredő jobb tapadás. Persze ez csak az egész konstrukciót vizsgálva értelmezhető, viszont tudni kell, hogy a Ferrari utasította a Bridgestone-t a keskenyebb gumik gyártására, mert ők erre optimalizálták az aerodinamikai csomagot.
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