Canada Preview Quotes: Bridgestone

Hiroshi Yasukawa, Director of Motorsport: "The Canadian Grand Prix is always a favourite on the calendar with the F1 teams and we look forward to returning there each year. Bridgestone has enjoyed considerable success in Canada over the years, equipping the winners of the Canadian Grand Prix for the past two consecutive years. Two weeks ago in Germany two of our four teams took points and our technical department has been working hard to ensure they are again equipped with tyres to carry them to success."

Hisao Suganuma, Technical Manager: "Montreal is another of those circuits that we only get one chance a year to run on so we have had to think carefully about our preparations when testing in Europe. Ferrari and Sauber recently finalised their choices at the Monza circuit in Italy while Jordan conducted some of their Canadian GP preparations prior to Monaco at the French Paul Ricard track. When making their choices, the teams have had to think about both heat durability and stability under braking as it is a tough circuit with high top speeds. Bridgestone shall provide four specifications of dry weather tyre with compounds from the mid to soft range because of the track's smooth surface. We have also had to take into consideration that Montreal can be subject to a wide range of weather conditions. If sunny, track temperatures can be up in the forties but if, like last year, we have cloudy weather, temperatures can be low. It is another challenge for Bridgestone but one we are capable of meeting and we are determined to continue our run of success in Canada."