Noise after tyre change

It's no real surprise that the loudest opposition to the proposed re-introduction of F1 tyre changing next year is coming from the corner of Pierre Dupasquier and Ron Dennis. Together, the Michelin and McLaren bosses have dominated the 2006 season, so a return to last year's system would provide Bridgestone and Ferrari an opportunity to get back on course.

Michelin Motor Sport Director Dupasquier and McLaren principal Dennis think that making all the work of 2005 redundant will only exalt the cost of 2006.
Dupasquier ''If the rules change, we design the tyre, it's not a problem, but we're not happy. We believe (the current rules) are good for saving tyres and saving costs. We talked to our friends from Bridgestone and they said it is fine, we don't need any change. I don't know why they (the FIA) introduce the change again.''

The proposal, faxed to the teams at Suzuka, will be put to a rare F1 Commission meeting later on this month. Going back to the old tyre-change rule will mean another 'massive tyre development programme'.
Dennis "We just about stabilised the one-tyre formula and now it is out the window again. All these changes cost a fortune.''

The FIA's constant chopping and changing of the rules is also a sore point for the 'breakaway' alliance of carmakers. BMW's Burkhard Goeschel that there needs to be a better 'separation of powers' in F1.
Goeschel ''The FIA wants to be the ... law giver, judge and police officer. Other large sports are more democratically organised.''