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Following the successful debut
of Bridgestone's new for 2007 specification Formula One tyres at the opening
rounds of the FIA Formula One World Championship, Bridgestone Motorsport can
now confirm the tyre specifications for the Canadian, USA, French and
British Grands Prix.
These are drawn from the four dry grooved tyre compounds (Super Soft, Soft,
Medium and Hard) produced for the season to cover all 17 races. In keeping
with Bridgestone's sole tyre supplier status, these compounds are expected
to remain constant through the year to enable a level playing field for the
teams.
After a change to the Sporting Regulations in March 2007, the two
specifications of dry tyre at each grand prix are now visibly
distinguishable from one another in order to promote a greater understanding
of the tyre strategies for the media and race fans. The softer of the two
specifications will be marked with a white line in the base of the second
from inside groove.
Q&A Kees van de Grint, Bridgestone Motorsport Head of Track Engineering
Operations:
Why is Bridgestone announcing the tyre specifications in groups and not all
at once?
"It is important that we constantly evaluate the performance of the tyres and
how well the teams are adapting to them. Our aim is to ensure that the tyres
are the correct choice both in terms of safety and also suitability for each
track. During the pre-season tests we were able to confirm the specs for the
first five races and subsequent feedback from the first three of those races
has now been taken into account regarding the choice for the next four
rounds of the season. Announcing the choices now will enable the teams to
start thinking about their tyre strategies for the coming races." |
