The relationship between Michelin and the FIA which has soured in recent years, leading to the French manufacturer withdrawing from F1 a year ahead of schedule - took a turn for the worse recently when it was revealed that Pirelli is to become sole tyre supplier for the world Rally Championship.

Therefore it comes as no surprise that the French company has issued the following statement today:

Michelin initiates legal proceedings against the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) before the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris and requests that the 27 February 2007 decision of the World Motor Sport Council of the FIA granting Pirelli the exclusive supply of tyres for the 2008-2009-2010 World Rally Championships (WRC) be annulled due to irregularities in the tender process.

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