Bridgestone to Use New Tyre Construction in Monaco

Bridgestone have developed two new specification tyres for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix in a bid to ensure they score their 60th Grand Prix win at the sport's flagship event.

The Japanese company's tyres have won five out of the six Grands Prix of the season, all with Ferrari, and technical manager Hisao Suganuma believes the new compound will help continue their run of victories.

"We have developed a new construction especially for this race," Suganuma said. "The compounds for Monaco are always the softest of those we take to any race because of the nature of the track.

"The adjustments one can make to the car to find grip and improve its handling around the twisty street circuit are limited but the right tyre choice can make a significant difference."

Ferrari will also benefit from a new intermediate tyre, designed by Bridgestone especially for Monaco, and the Japanese company has been testing with teams in Italy, Spain, France and the United Kingdom.

But Suganuma said: "Testing for Monaco is a challenge because recreating its special characteristics at a normal track is impossible. However, we have learned a lot from the five races in which we have competed there."