Assessment – Friday – The equipment manufacturer Bridgestone aims to be reassuring

Hirohide Hamashima – Director of Bridgestone Motorsport

« The tire performance was very good today. The ambient temperatures and track conditions weren’t as good as they were a week ago. There was less grip, which was reflected in the lap times. »

« We also observed more graining compared to last week. The difference between the two compounds is currently minimal. The Mediums are slightly faster than the Hards because they allow for greater grip. However, the wear on the Mediums was slightly higher than that of the Hards. »

« It’s a circuit that Bridgestone and the teams know well. We are not expecting rain here this weekend. The grip level on the track will only improve. »