Bridgestone Develops Airless Tire
9 Dec 2011, 17:45 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Bridgestone today introduced the concept of a non-pneumatic tire that promises to up the ante in terms of both safety and eco-friendliness. The airless tire is not a new idea - Michelin Tweel is jus...
New MotoGP Tire Regulations to Come into Effect at Brno
10 Aug 2011, 11:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Starting with the Czech Grand Prix, Bridgestone will offer riders a greater choice of softer compounds, as the new tire supply regulations come into effect. Thus, every rider will now have a choice ...
Aston Martin to Make Eco-Rally Debut With Cygnet
30 Jul 2011, 15:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / British automaker Aston Martin confirmed today that two of its Cygnet cars will try their luck in the Bridgestone Eco-Rally this weekend, marking the brand’s debut appearance at the respective...
Bridgestone Changes Tires for Silverstone GP
8 Jun 2011, 09:04 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Since teams competing in the MotoGP World Championship Series are bound to use tires from Bridgestone until the end of 2014, they will also have to comply with the japanese manufacturer’s late...
Bridgestone to Debut New Asymmetric Rear Slick Tire at French GP
12 May 2011, 14:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The forthcoming French Grand Prix, scheduled for May 15 at Le Mans, will see Bridgestone bringing its new asymmetric rear slick tire, featuring soft compound rubber in the right shoulder with extra ...
Bridgestone Man to Advise MotoGP Promoter
28 Apr 2011, 13:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holder of the MotoGP series, has today confirmed the addition of former Bridgestone motorsport boss Hiroshi Yasukawa as new advisor of CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. Ya...
New Bridgestone DOT Road Racing Radial Motorcycle Tires Now Available
20 Apr 2011, 12:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of tire manufacturer Bridgestone announced today the availability of a new DOT-labeled road racing radial motorcycle tire, the Battlax Racing R10. The Battlax R10, which...
Ferrari Urge Pirelli to Develop 2011 F1 Tires
25 Mar 2011, 09:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Even though they have been strong supporters of the new Pirelli tires this off-season, Ferrari have now urged their fellow countrymen to improve the durability of their compounds this season. Fer...
Bridgestone Extends MotoGP Tire Deal Until 2014
19 Mar 2011, 17:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Now that their Formula 1 years are behind them, Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone can fully focus on their other commitments in motor racing. And apparently, the MotoGP series are pretty high o...
Karthikeyan Doesn't Complain About F1 Tires, HRT Car
15 Feb 2011, 15:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / When he'll drive HRT's 2011 challenger at this year's Bahrain Grand Prix first practice on Friday, Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan will be making his official return to Formula 1 aft...
Pirelli Will Change Colors on Tires in 2011
20 Jan 2011, 08:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Pirelli will not only bring more aggressive tires into Formula One this year, but also ensure a more colorful method to differentiate the multitude of compounds for the 2011 season. According to Fin...
Massa Pins 2011 Hopes on Pirelli Tires
17 Jan 2011, 09:28 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After back-to-back failed campaigns in 2009 and 2010, Felipe Massa cannot afford another disappointing campaign in Formula One. And the Brazilian driver knows that all too well, as he will try to im...
Alonso Happy with Renault Stay
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso revealed that he feels happier than ever at Renault. And the Spaniard insisted his feelings do not relate to Honda quitting the sport, a team he was very close to signing with at the...
Rossi: “Ducati's Michelin Tires Adoption? Strange!”
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Valentino Rossi commented the recent talks between Ducati Marlboro Team and Michelin, admitting he was a bit surprised by the rumors and characterized the potential deal as “strange”. Va...
FIM, Urged to Reduce Costs in the MotoGP
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Several voices within the MotoGP paddock have urged the International Motorcycle Federation to follow FIA's example and introduce a new set of cost-cutting measures for the upcoming seasons. Ac...
Bridgestone Moves Synthetic Rubber Production to China
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bridgestone recently announced the opening of a new production facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China that will be exclusively addressed to styrene-butadiene rubber, often referred to as SBR...
Vettel Tops Last Testing Session of the Year, at Jerez
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Finally, a driver other than Sebastien Buemi managed to top the timing sheets at Jerez. The Swiss driver, currently testing for Red Bull Racing, had to admit 'defeat' against RBR's ra...
Bridgestone Confirmed MotoGP Sole Tire Supplier for 2009
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bridgestone has been confirmed as sole tire supplier in the MotoGP for the upcoming 3 years. The FIM decided to switch to a single tire supplier in the championship due to safety concerns and after ...
Webber Close to Disaster in Singapore
27 Sep 2010, 06:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mark Webber survived a mid-race battle against title rival Lewis Hamilton and managed to finish 3rd in the Singapore Grand Prix – therefore extending his lead in the overall classification &nd...
Bridgestone Expects Friday Graining in Hungary
27 Jul 2010, 06:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only 5 days after the controversial German Grand Prix at the Hockenheim Ring, Formula One will travel to Hungary for the last round of the 2010 Formula One championship prior to the summer break. Ne...