The FIA has received at least one rival bid to current Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli to become the championship’s official provider from 2020.

FIA president Jean Todt confirmed to media that multiple responses have been received to the FIA’s tender for a 2020-23 official F1 tyre supplier.

“The ending of the tender was last night, midnight,” said Todt. “I don’t have the result yet of who has been applying for the tender. I know it’s more than one.”

Yesterday Michelin confirmed it had not submitted a tender as it did not agree with F1’s targets for high tyre degradation or the request to supply 13-inch tyres for 2020 before switching to 18-inch rubber from 2021.

Pirelli sporting director Mario Isola described the technical brief for the tyre supply as “challenging”.

“It is complicated because there are a lot of details in terms of not only degradation. There is a lot about working range there is a lot about peak of performance or stiffness characteristics of the tyres.”

The FIA will inform bidders by September 14th whether they are considered eligible. After that F1’s commercial rights holder will discuss terms with the bidders and select the supplier.

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2018 F1 season