Stories about: Bridgestone

2014 MotoGP: Bridgestone Prepares Asymmetrical Tire Compound for Ultra-Technical COTA Round

9 Apr 2014, 11:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With the new regulations separating the Factory and the Open classes in the 2014 MotoGP season, the official tire supplier Bridgestone has a series of rather difficult tasks ahead. With the added so...

Bridgestone Helps You Meet Valentino Rossi

3 Apr 2014, 14:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Japanese tire manufacturer and official MotoGP supplier Bridgestone is offering road racing fans a lot of chances to win an unique “money-can’t-buy” VIP MotoGP experience and meet ...

2014 MotoGP: Production Issues for Bridgestone, 2013 Tires to Be Used in Texas

29 Mar 2014, 08:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The next round of the 2014 MotoGP championship will see all the teams running the 2013-spec tires, as the official tire supplier of the series, Bridgestone, is unable to provide the needed quantitie...

2014 MotoGP: We Might Expect Record-Breaking in Qatar, Bridgestone Says

13 Mar 2014, 11:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Skipping the latest Dorna Factory 2 regulations fireworks, the 2014 MotoGP season kick-off round looks like a really to-die-for race to watch closely. And the latest news from the official tire supp...

2014 MotoGP: Bridgestone Unveils New Tire Marking System [Video Link]

8 Mar 2014, 08:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / In order to meet the increasing demands from both race spectators and home viewer who wanted to know more on which tire options each rider is using, Bridgestone introduces a new tire marking system....

2014 MotoGP: Ducati, Honda and Yamaha Testing Tires at Phillip Island

3 Mar 2014, 10:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The first day of tire testing in Australia, at Phillip Island sees the 2013 runner-up Jorge Lorenzo clocked with the fastest lap around the Oz track, with 1m29s213, surprisingly followed by Cal Crut...

Marc Marquez Misses the Phillip Island Tire Test

27 Feb 2014, 14:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez’s crash last week during a dirt bike training session ruled him out of the current testing session at Sepang, but it looks like the young champion will also miss the tire test sch...

2014 MotoGP: Bridgestone Brings a New Tire for the Open Class

5 Feb 2014, 16:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bridgestone confirmed that the Open Class will benefit from a new tire for the 2014, in order to comply with the new regulations of these entries. While all the grid is now running with the Magne...

Bridgestone Schedules Phillip Island Honda Test, No Casey Stoner

17 Dec 2013, 15:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Casey Stoner will not be present at the Honda and Bridgestonetest at Phillip Island the next spring, despite the fact that the 2-time World Champion Aussie was recently confirmed as a HRC test rider...

2014 MotoGP: The New Open Class Gives Bridgestone a Hard Time

10 Dec 2013, 15:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / They say that the months of December and January are the quiet ones for MotoGP but there are a lot of people working day in – day out behind closed doors to have things running smoothly for th...

2013 MotoGP: New Bridgestone Hard Tire Introduced at Brno

30 Jul 2013, 16:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bridgestone, the official tire supplier of the 2013 MotoGP announced they are ready to introduce a new Hard compound rear tire at the Bwin Grand Prix at Brno, the Czech Republic. Bridgestone offe...

MotoGP: The New Argentinian Circuit Is a Tire-Killer

4 Jul 2013, 12:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As we announced earlier, several MotoGP rides along with officials are currently in Argentina for test at the recently-readied circuit at Termas de Rio Hondo, and so far it looks like the tires will...

2013 MotoGP: Bridgestone Responds to Lorenzo's Faulty Tire Suppositions

22 May 2013, 09:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Even though there were not explicit allegations as of the exact reason of Jorge Lorenzo's poor performance during the 4 race of the MotoGP season which took place on May 19 at Le Mans, France, ...

2013 MotoGP: Bridgestone Upgrades the Tire Supply

4 Apr 2013, 14:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bridgestone has announced the changes they made in the MotoGP tire supply program, and taking a look at the official data they've released, things have improved. And that's really good bec...

Alonso Happy with Renault Stay

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso revealed that he feels happier than ever at Renault. And the Spaniard insisted his feelings do not relate to Honda quitting the sport, a team he was very close to signing with at the...

FIM, Urged to Reduce Costs in the MotoGP

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Several voices within the MotoGP paddock have urged the International Motorcycle Federation to follow FIA's example and introduce a new set of cost-cutting measures for the upcoming seasons. Ac...

Burgess: New Rules Will Strengthen Rossi

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There's no question about it, Valentino Rossi has dominated this year's MotoGP from beginning to end, setting up a high barrier to cross for 2009. In an effort to reduce costs inside the s...

FIAT Extend Title Sponsor Deal with Yamaha

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following two successful years inside the MotoGP championship, FIAT has decided to extend their collaboration with Yamaha Racing Team for another 2 years. The new deal between the two parties will g...

Bridgestone Dismiss Tire Use Speculations

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone, currently sole supplier for the Formula 1 championship, expressed hope that the F1 teams will adapt to the new slick tires in time for the season opener in Au...

Stoner Promises Stronger Challenge in 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite his powerful win at Valencia, Casey Stoner is still disappointed with his title defense this season. The Australian failed to put on a strong fight for defending his 2007 MotoGP title and fi...