Motor racing-Michelin disappointed by F1 tyre rule changes

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LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Tyre supplier Michelin has voiced fresh criticism of rule changes on the eve of what will be the French company's farewell season in Formula One.

"Although the rules were changed in a bid to reduce costs, it is disappointing to note that a tyre manufacturer such as Michelin will have to carry 38 percent more stock to grands prix this season than it did in 2005," the company's Formula One director Nick Shorrock said on Monday.

"Michelin is ...

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