Protyre named as Michelin’s supply partner to FIA Formula E championship

Protyre Motorsport has been named as Michelin’s global tyre supply partner to the inaugural FIA Formula E electric race championship which begins in Beijing this weekend.

The Winchester-based firm will supply and service the Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyre which has been specially developed for the series and will co-ordinate logistics and trackside assistance to all teams over the 10 rounds of the series.

Commenting, Malcolm Scovell, commercial director for Michelin in the UK and Ireland, said: “Formula E fits perfectly with our track-to-street ethos and our commitment to sustainability. The 18-inch tyres mean that the things we learn from Formula E will directly influence the development of our tyres for normal electric and performance cars”.