Formula 1
US GP: Bridgestone preview
Bridgestone eager to build on Canada success After a double podium success in Canada for Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, the Bridgestone Motorsport team eagerly packed up its equipment on Sunday night in preparation for the quick move ...
Published: Jun 16, 2005, 10:58 AM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Bridgestone eager to build on Canada success
After a double podium success in Canada for Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, the Bridgestone Motorsport team eagerly packed up its equipment on Sunday night in preparation for the quick move to Formula One's next stop at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway this coming weekend (June 19).
The 4.192km circuit combines part of the legendary Indy 500 oval with a demanding in field circuit giving tyre manufacturers a unique challenge in F1's 19-race calendar. Ferrari's dynamic duo took a resounding one-two finish at the US Grand Prix last year and after a steady improvement in their car-tyre package over the past couple of races, will be looking to secure another big points haul this weekend.
Jordan Grand Prix and the Minardi F1 teams are also hoping to keep steadily progressing. In fact, Minardi scored a point at Indianapolis last year and will be hoping for a repeat performance.
Hiroshi Yasukawa, Director of Motorsport:
"Ferrari's podium finishes in Canada have been a big motivator for the Bridgestone Motorsport team, both the staff on the road and in the UK and Japan."
"Historically Bridgestone runners have performed well at the Indianapolis circuit and we are hoping that using our detailed knowledge of the track, we can build on last weekend's results to give our teams a mid-season boost. We are looking forward to another thrilling race and hope to give all those loyal Bridgestone/Firestone fans something to cheer about."
Tyres for Indianapolis
Bridgestone Motorsport's Potenza Formula One tyres will arrive from the Tokyo production facility by air freight this week in preparation for this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix. They will comprise of four grooved dry weather specifications, one wet and one extreme wet weather specification.
Hisao Suganuma, Technical Manager:
"The Indianapolis formula one circuit is quite unique with its high speed oval section followed by a very low speed infield section. At the end of the main straight, cars reach nearly 350km/hr, making heat durability a key issue at Indianapolis. The infield, however, has a series of tight corners which slow the cars down significantly."
"The whole track has a relatively smooth surface and therefore needs compounds from the softer end of the scale to be competitive. Sections of the circuit have been resurfaced since last year but have been "diamond ground" to avoid any change in the nature of the track."
"This has been confirmed by our colleagues at Bridgestone/Firestone North America who have extensive experience of this circuit having recently completed a successful Indy 500. The high speed sections of the circuit, however, can cause high tyre wear so we shall need to think carefully about wear durability. Good grip and wear balance will also be necessary."
-bridgestone-
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article Plenty of excitement for F1 fans during USGP Pit Walkabout
Next article Full steam ahead to Indianapolis
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
Rubens Barrichello
Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?
Formula 1
Formula 1
Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?
How ex-F1 racer Rubens Barrichello is still winning races at 52
Formula 1
Formula 1
Emilia Romagna GP
How ex-F1 racer Rubens Barrichello is still winning races at 52
Why illustrious racing dads aren't always an advantage for F1 hopefuls
FIA F3
FIA F3
Why illustrious racing dads aren't always an advantage for F1 hopefuls
More from
Ferrari
Ferrari promotes F2 racer to F1 reserve driver role
Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP
Ferrari promotes F2 racer to F1 reserve driver role
The six drivers doing double duty in Portimao GTWCE and Barcelona WEC this weekend
WEC
WEC
Barcelona
The six drivers doing double duty in Portimao GTWCE and Barcelona WEC this weekend
Latest news
Jesse Love barely holds off Sam Mayer for NASCAR O'Reilly win at Phoenix
NASCAR O'Reilly
NOAP NASCAR O'Reilly
Phoenix II
3 h
Jesse Love barely holds off Sam Mayer for NASCAR O'Reilly win at Phoenix
Lando Norris faces anxious wait as F2 prepares to decide future of his racing team
Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
Singapore GP
5 h
Lando Norris faces anxious wait as F2 prepares to decide future of his racing team
NASCAR Cup Phoenix starting lineup: Blaney earns pole as Larson struggles
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Phoenix II
6 h
NASCAR Cup Phoenix starting lineup: Blaney earns pole as Larson struggles
Ryan Blaney kind of faces a must-win scenario this weekend at Phoenix
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Phoenix II
7 h
Ryan Blaney kind of faces a must-win scenario this weekend at Phoenix
Feature
Discover prime content
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe