Hankook, a South Korean company, has emerged as an alternative official tyre supplier for formula one.<\/p>\n
Currently the subject of intense criticism of its heavily-degrading 2013 product, F1’s official supplier Pirelli has said it wants to stay on the grid beyond its initial three-year tender that runs out at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
But the Italian marque’s F1 chief Paul Hembery said last week that Pirelli is nervous it has not yet been offered a new deal for 2014 and beyond.<\/p>\n
“We cannot remain in such a situation of uncertainty,” he warned.<\/p>\n
When Pirelli was given the nod to enter F1 for the 2011 season, another major contender for the contract was Hankook.<\/p>\n
At the time, the Korean company’s chief Hyan Bum Cho said he had negotiated personally with Bernie Ecclestone.<\/p>\n
“We had a very good talk and maybe we’ll have a shot for next term, or another term,” he said in late 2010.<\/p>\n
The source Italiaracing is now reporting rumours that Hankook is once again a possible alternative to Pirelli for formula one in 2014 and beyond.<\/p>\n
For now, Hembery is unable to say if Pirelli is definitely committed beyond November’s Interlagos finale.<\/p>\n
“We want to know as soon as possible if we are continuing to be the supplier,” he is quoted as saying, “as it also depends on the regulations.<\/p>\n
“We are interested in F1 in the medium term, but only as long as there is a way to have it make financial sense.”<\/p>\n
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