Each Pirelli and Bridgestone are extremely revered as firms, and F1 groups have thus far steered away from declaring a agency desire for one over the opposite.
Vasseur is equally diplomatic, saying he has “religion” in each firms to have the ability to do a superb job if they’re given the ultimate nod.
Nevertheless, he says that what’s important is for F1 chiefs to totally comprehend the differing circumstances that the 2 rivals face – with Pirelli having skilled challenges as the present provider and Bridgestone dealing with a troublesome activity if it makes a return.
Chatting with Autosport about how he considered what the tyre firms needed to provide, Vassuer mentioned: “We’re speaking about two giant firms and I place confidence in each.
“If I begin with Pirelli, I have to admit that through the years we’ve got at all times requested for brand new issues, each season. First, we needed extra degradation, then we needed much less. We used electrical blankets, and now we do not need them anymore.
“So we’ve got to be sincere that we’ve got typically complained, however we’ve got by no means had a constant technique on the tyre entrance.
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“We requested for and received wider tires, after which we went from 13 to 18 inches. With Pirelli, we all know the place we’re. It wasn’t at all times that all the pieces was excellent, however nothing is.”
Vasseur mentioned that having continuity could possibly be good for F1, because it was essential to not underestimate the problem {that a} new tyre entrant like Bridgestone would face in getting ready merchandise with out the power to do a lot testing.
“Relating to Bridgestone, we all know that they’ve performed a superb job previously,” mentioned Vasseur. “I’ve had the chance to work with them over a few seasons and the connection has been Positive.
“However we’ve got to keep in mind that it isn’t a straightforward problem, particularly contemplating that, ultimately, it won’t be easy to supply them with a take a look at programme to develop the product.
“You may’t consider utilizing a Formulation 2 single-seater as a result of it has lower than half the downforce load of an F1 automotive.
“I say this as a result of we’re speaking a few producer that in its earlier expertise in F1 was used to being on observe on daily basis for personal assessments.
“I believe the Japanese have the know-how to supply a superb product, however then many assessments on the observe are wanted to develop it, so this facet should not be underestimated in any respect.”
Further reporting by Franco Nugnes