Pirelli Tire, which operates a plant in Rome, Georgia  has signed an exclusive deal to provide tires to Formula One racing teams for a three year period from 2011-2013.

The special unit will be based in Milan, Italy, the international home for the tiremaker.

The company has created a special unit for the development and production of the racing tires. The team includes engineers and researchers who have broad experience in the motorsport industry.

Rome News Tribune

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