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Pirelli confirmed as F1 tyre supplier

Italian tyremaker Pirelli will take over from Japan's Bridgestone as Formula One's tyre supplier from next season.

Pirellia has agreed a three-year deal with Formula One. It fought off competition from British firm Avon and French manufacturer Michelin for the deal.

Bridgestone has been involved with Formula One since 1997, and became the sole provider of tyres for the series in 2007.