Paul Hembery has taken time out of the August break to confirm rumours that qualifying tyres are on the agenda for the future.<\/p>\n
We reported in June that ultra-fast and sticky qualifying tyres, designed to last only one flying lap, are among Pirelli’s many ideas about how to maximise its new role as official F1 supplier.<\/p>\n
“In the end for something like that the decision is with the teams.\u00a0 They might say no,” the Italian marque’s British motor sport director said.<\/p>\n
A British magazine on Thursday said Pirelli is offering to supply qualifying tyres to the teams as early as 2012.<\/p>\n
“(There are) many discussions (but the) teams decide, not us,” Hembery said on Twitter when asked about the qualifying tyre rumour.<\/p>\n
Asked how much quicker the tyres would be compared to the current ‘super softs’, he added: “Not sure yet but up to 2 seconds a lap.”<\/p>\n
Hembery, however, said that there are “no immediate plans” either for 18-inch wheel rims of extra-wide 15-inch tyres: “(The) teams (are) not keen and we would need a test car.”<\/p>\n
But he did confirm that he is enjoying his summer break.<\/p>\n
“Mega, just lazing, reading and drinking beers and cocktails.\u00a0 Just what I needed,” said Hembery.<\/p>\n
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