Tires
The tires used on Formula 1 cars are different from those used in any other racing series. They are also amongst the most high-tech tires anywhere. Find out here what makes an F1 tire so unusual.
The Bridgestone Tire Company's Formula 1 Challenge
Since 2007 the Bridgestone Tire Company is the only provider of tires to all of the Formula 1 teams. Headquartered in Japan, the company makes the tires in Asia and transports them to its base in England before sending them to the tracks around the world. Bridgestone technicians work on the tires at the track throughout the weekend, and engineers take notes to develop the tires for future races.
Since 2007 the Bridgestone Tire Company is the only provider of tires to all of the Formula 1 teams. Headquartered in Japan, the company makes the tires in Asia and transports them to its base in England before sending them to the tracks around the world. Bridgestone technicians work on the tires at the track throughout the weekend, and engineers take notes to develop the tires for future races.
Bridgestone Returns as the Only Tire Provider in Formula 1
As of the 2007 season, Formula 1's tire war between Michelin and Bridgestone has finally ended. Now, the sport will have only one tire provider for all of the teams: Bridgestone.
As of the 2007 season, Formula 1's tire war between Michelin and Bridgestone has finally ended. Now, the sport will have only one tire provider for all of the teams: Bridgestone.