Spain Preview Quotes: Bridgestone

The 4.730km (2.939 mile) Circuit de Catalunya is one of the more demanding circuits on the F1 calendar with the Spanish circuit's abrasive surface traditionally proving tough on tyres. Bridgestone's tyre choices for the coming weekend will consequently be from the mid to hard range. High loads and several high speed corners combined with the undulating nature of the track also mean teams will experience high fuel effects. Approximately 1,100 Bridgestone tyres will be at the Barcelona circuit.

Hisao Suganuma, Technical Manager,: "I am very pleased with the way our test programme has been developing. As predicted, the number of specifications taken to a race is gradually reducing and we will have seven specifications this weekend as opposed to nine in San Marino. Although not an easy circuit, we have done quite well at Barcelona in previous years and I think our advantage over our rivals in terms of tyre performance and durability on circuits that traditionally cause graining, is a major factor. The coming weekend also sees the arrival of the new Ferrari, which I am particularly excited about. Its predecessor was an excellent race car but the F2003-GA seems to perfectly suit our current tyre specifications - with its improved suspension it goes like the wind!"