Bridgestone to quit F1 after 2010 | Pirelli to take over

[iceman1]

Pirelli confirmed as F1 tyre supplier for 2011

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http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/21027.html

[megasyxx]

Pirelli?!?!?! Oh no.....

[JoostLamers]

Ferrari wants Pirelli, so Pirelli it is. I knew it from the second I heard that Ferrari wanted Pirelli

[iceman1]

Ferrari wants Pirelli, so Pirelli it is. I knew it from the second I heard that Ferrari wanted Pirelli

Ferrari and Renault wanted Michelin

Pirelli's development Schedule

[sdutt]

it will not make sense if they do ot agree to use Pirelli tyres for the young drivers test

[R.?]

The FIA is going to use a standard weight distribution for all cars for 2011. So that everybody starts equal, with the new tires. After the 2011 season the teams are free again to distribute the weight.

[sdutt]

The FIA is going to use a standard weight distribution for all cars for 2011. So that everybody starts equal, with the new tires. After the 2011 season the teams are free again to distribute the weight.

Where did you come across this? Do you have the topic address?

[The Blur]

I thought Michelin would have been candidates for a return.
Then again, 2005 USA anyone?

[R.?]

The FIA is going to use a standard weight distribution for all cars for 2011. So that everybody starts equal, with the new tires. After the 2011 season the teams are free again to distribute the weight.

Where did you come across this? Do you have the topic address?

I read it on formule1.nl. The article is in Dutch. http://www.formule1.nl/articleview/13530

Generaly, the article says that the FIA sets the weight distribution on 46:55. With half a % margine. By doing this they want to avoid the problems that the teams had when Bridgestone chanced it's tires for this year.

If we would leave it free, one team might be lucky and have the right balance by, while others have not. Says Ross Brawn.

[iceman1]

Everyone predicts a tough year fir Pirelli

Bridgestone F1 boss Hirohide Hamashima predicts a tough debut year for Pirelli in 2011.

Bridgestone, who entered formula one in 1997, are pulling out at the end of this season with the Italian tyre manufacturer taking over as sole suppliers.

Hamashima said, “We had the advantage that we could enter step by step, because Goodyear was still there. First we had only one top team, then two and so on. For Pirelli it’s different because they immediately have to equip the entire field, which will be very difficult.”

Hamashima revealed that Pirelli has not yet asked for any advice or involvement. “So far Pirelli has not asked for advice, because engineers are very proud, especially when it comes to the competition.”

“If Pirelli would like to make use of some of our employees, it would be our pleasure. We have built up very good contacts with the teams and I would not want there to be a big confusion. The transition of Bridgestone to Pirelli should run as smoothly as is possible,” added Hamashima.

Sutil says Pirelli tyres will be a challenge

Adrian Sutil is expecting a “challenging year” for formula one in 2011 as Pirelli adjusts to the sport.

The Italian marque, not in F1 since the early 90s, is replacing departing stalwart Bridgestone, and has already kicked off its on-track development programme.

Force India’s Sutil said: “I see it being a challenging year.

“It’s understandable that as a new tyre manufacturer you need to collect your experience. It’s going to be one or two years until Pirelli supplies the perfect tyre,” he predicted to Germany’s Spox.

But the German driver welcomes the challenge. “It’s the same for everyone, so everyone has to cope with the situation. That makes it exciting,” said Sutil.

Source : YallaF1.com

[Ferrariman60]

Pirelli will definitely make it interesting next year. If they get it completely wrong and say the tyres will only last 10-20 laps, 3 or 4 stops during the race might really shake things up...

[lucian]

The FIA is going to use a standard weight distribution for all cars for 2011. So that everybody starts equal, with the new tires. After the 2011 season the teams are free again to distribute the weight.

The rules are getting closer and closer to making every car component standard for all the cars. Perhaps in the future the only thing separating a Ferrari from a HRT will be a logo. I don't like when a big change of rules makes some average teams (or average drivers) win races, and big teams like McLaren and Ferrari can hardly get close to the podium.

[Wolfie]

Kimi will miss Bridgestone's farewell party

Turun Sanomat 6.9 2010 21:54:29

Bridgestone will leave the F1-tracks after this season and they are throwing their first farewell party in Italy GP for the European media.

After the last race in Europe Bridgestone will also throw a farewell party in Japan and Abu Dhabi during the GP-races.

All five Bridgestone World Champions have been invited to Monza out of which three - Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button – will be on the paddock already because of their work. The other two are Mika Häkkinen and Kimi Räikkönen.

Yet Räikkönen can't come because he is driving in Rally Japan at the same time - with Pirelli-tyres which will replace Bridgestone next year in F1.

TS/Heikki Kulta

[sdutt]

Kimi will miss Bridgestone's farewell party

Turun Sanomat 6.9 2010 21:54:29

Bridgestone will leave the F1-tracks after this season and they are throwing their first farewell party in Italy GP for the European media.

After the last race in Europe Bridgestone will also throw a farewell party in Japan and Abu Dhabi during the GP-races.

All five Bridgestone World Champions have been invited to Monza out of which three - Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button – will be on the paddock already because of their work. The other two are Mika Häkkinen and Kimi Räikkönen.

Yet Räikkönen can't come because he is driving in Rally Japan at the same time - with Pirelli-tyres which will replace Bridgestone next year in F1.

TS/Heikki Kulta

hmmm... so only those 5 are invitted? it is kind of surprising, what about the remaining 5 from indy 2005?

[Wolfie]

Kimi will miss Bridgestone's farewell party

Turun Sanomat 6.9 2010 21:54:29

Bridgestone will leave the F1-tracks after this season and they are throwing their first farewell party in Italy GP for the European media.

After the last race in Europe Bridgestone will also throw a farewell party in Japan and Abu Dhabi during the GP-races.

All five Bridgestone World Champions have been invited to Monza out of which three - Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button – will be on the paddock already because of their work. The other two are Mika Häkkinen and Kimi Räikkönen.

Yet Räikkönen can't come because he is driving in Rally Japan at the same time - with Pirelli-tyres which will replace Bridgestone next year in F1.

TS/Heikki Kulta

hmmm... so only those 5 are invitted? it is kind of surprising, what about the remaining 5 from indy 2005?

Only those five and knowing how Kimi absolutely loves these kind of PR-parties I'm sure he is absolutely crushed that he can't make it there