Bridgestone's announcement earlier this year that they would be parting ways with F1 orignally left us with an unclear impression as to who would be supplying tyres beyond 2010. In the few short months since their announcment three tyre manufacturers have put their names in the mix to be the ones to step up and replace Bridgestone.

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When Bridgestone first announced they were calling it quits to their involvement in F1 at the end of this year, many questions were raised as to who would replace them next year and beyond. Interestingly, the two most likely contenders Michelin and Pirelli were quick to dispel any notion of them picking up the role of F1 tyre supplier soon after the Bridgestone announcement. With two major alternative tyre manufacturers who both shared a history of involvement in F1 not having any interest in returning to the sport, doubts were starting to be raised despite the FIA's relaxed attitude. Soon after, rumours surfaced that Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone was working on a deal that would make tyre costs for teams much more affordable.
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