BRIDGESTONE in F1 14 YEARS - Bridgestone F1 History

BRIDGESTONE in F1 14 YEARS | Bridgestone F1 history
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Bridgestone's motor sports activities, beginning from 1963 and culminating in the Formula One years from 1997 to 2010.
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1960s
1963 Bridgestone's racing debut, supplying RAC and RAD racing tyres for the first Japanese Grand Prix, held at Suzuka circuit.
1964 For the second Japanese Grand Prix (again at Suzuka), we supply R-1 (round shoulder) and R-2 (square shoulder) racing tyres, jointly developed with Toyota.
1965 In the second Clubman Suzuka Race Meeting (Suzuka circuit) Tojiro Ukiya wins two classes on Bridgestone RF tyres.
1966 For the Porsche Carrera 6 cars competing in the third Japanese Grand Prix, we develop RAG, the first Japanese manufactured prototype sports car tyre.
1967 We supply RAH tyres for Porsche Carrera 6 cars in the fourth Japanese Grand Prix, at Fuji Speedway. The RAH is our first tyre to include synthetic rubber in the compound.
1969 We develop the RA-100, the first Bridgestone race tyre to be produced with different tread patterns for dry and wet conditions.
Bridgestone's start in racing - the 1963 Japanese Grand Prix
1967 - Our first Japanese Grand Prix victory
1970s
1971 Bridgestone develops Japan's first slick tyre, the RA-300.
1973 We begin participation in the new All-Japan F2000 Championship, making contracts with top drivers to use our RA-500 bias slick tyre. Motoharu Kurosawa was the first F2000 champion. In addition to formula car racing, we also took part in the Fuji Grand Champion Series. The RA-500 featured in advertising and publicity campaigns. In this year, Bridgestone participated in our first 24 Hours of Le Mans race, supplying the Sigma Automotive Team.
1974 Motor sport activities are greatly cut back in response to the global oil crisis.
1976 The first F1 Grand Prix to be held in Japan (at Fuji Speedway). Kazuyoshi Hoshino (Heros) drives a Tyrrell 007 Ford equipped with Bridgestone tyres. We developed our first F1 tyre in just three months.
1977 In the second F1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway, Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Noritake Takahara drive Bridgestone-shod Kojima KE-007 cars for the Kojima-Heros Team.
Late 1970s The All-Japan Formula 2000 became the Japanese Formula Two, and the introduction of wing cars in 1979 demanded more rigid tyre designs.
1978 Bridgestone decides to develop a radial racing tyre (it would be first used in the 1980 JAF Grand Prix by Satoru Nakajima). We supply tyres for Kazuyoshi Hoshino in the F2 Series at Rouen (France) and Donington Park (UK).
In 1971, following the F1 trend, Bridgestone develops Japan's first slick tyre.
1976 - Bridgestone Motorsport is established
Our F1 dream realized - on a Japanese circuit
Running third in our first F1 grand prix In the rain, a legend is born
Tyres made from F1 compound revolutionise the kart racing world
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1977 - developing racing tyres for Japanese-made F1 machines
1980s
1980 The JAF Grand Prix marks the debut of Bridgestone's first radial racing tyre. Driver is Satoru Nakajima.
1981 Bridgestone begins involvement in European Formula Two, supplying tyres to the Ralt (Honda) and March (BMW) teams from the third race of the season. Thierry Boutsen (March) takes pole position early, but at the end of the season the title goes to the Bridgestone-shod Ralt Team.
Mid-1980s Bridgestone's tyres were now dominating the Japanese top categories of F2 and Fuji GC. Under the cover of "basic research into radial racing tyres" Bridgestone begins secret tests of an F1 tyre.
1982 Start of the WEC in Japan Group C car race, renamed the following year to the All-Japan Series. Bridgestone supplies Team Tom's. Problems with the radial tyre forced a return to bias tyres, and our radial tyres would not be reintroduced until 1986. In our second year in the European Formula Two, we were defeated by Michelin, who entered the series that year. The following year, we would lose the Ralt Team to Michelin.
1985 Bridgestone enters the 24 Hours of Le Mans, supplying Tom's. The European Formula Two becomes the Formula 3000, and we continue to equip the Ralt and March Teams. In the first year of the European Formula 3000, the championship is won by a Bridgestone-equipped car. From the next season, F3000 becomes a single tyre supplier race, and Bridgestone withdraws from European racing.
Late 1980s In 1987, Satoru Nakajima becomes a Formula One driver. Many drivers who had raced on Bridgestone tyres in Japanese races, including Aguri Suzuki and Ukyo Katayama, would make the same switch into F1.
1989 Bridgestone begins first official trials of our F1 tyre supplying it to Mugen for F1 engine tests
Aerodynamics spur a revolution in tyre design
1980 - Radial racing tyre development and international competition
1981 - Bridgestone enters European racing with a splash
With only two men in Europe, who would fit our tyres?
First meeting with Peter Grzelinski, our future F1 tyre services man
1982 - We taste defeat in Europe
Learning a different approach to racing
1984 - Bridgestone purchases high speed drum test machine
Aiming for F1, tyre tests begin from 1985
1988 - Our grand strategy to become world number one
1989 - Technically ready to develop an F1 tyre
1990s
1991 Bridgestone begins supplying tyres for Mercedes-AMG in the German Touring Car Masters (DTM). In our first year, Mercedes-AMG wins the Constructors' Title. We will later supply the AMG team in the International Touring Car (ITC) and FIA GT Championships.
1992 Firestone begins Indy 500 project.
1993 End of the F1 tyre tests begun in 1989. The tests ran for over 20,000 km.
1995 Start of IndyCar Series involvement. In our debut race, a Firestone-equipped car places fourth. In the first Indy 500, the Firestone tyres demonstrate their speed by holding both first and second positions until the final stage.
1995 Start of the Rose Project, preparing Bridgestone for F1 entry. We ask Tom Walkinshaw to work with us on this project.
1996 First Indy 500 win.
1996 Bridgestone makes formal decision to enter F1, starting from 1998 season. F1 tyre tests begin from June 6 on Suzuka Circuit, with Aguri Suzuki driving a Ligier fitted with a Mugen engine. From June 24, we begin testing on European circuits. Jos Verstappen and other drivers cover about 8,000 km in three months using an Arrows Hart machine. On October 9th, we announce that the schedule has been moved up - Bridgestone will enter F1 from 1997.
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1991 sees us enter the DTM, a racing as popular as F1 in Germany
1992 - Once again, we taste defeat at the hands of Michelin
Coping with trouble, we emerge stronger
DTM brings business to Bridgestone
Firestone focuses resources on IndyCar and Indy Lights
1995 - Firestone supplies tyres to top IndyCar teams
Indy racing - A tough new test for our tyre designers
The Indy experience was vital in readying us for F1
1996 - The Bridgestone board commits to F1
1996 tyre tests using current F1 machines
Moving the schedule ahead - a last chance to beat our rival
1997
In the first race of our first year in F1, a Bridgestone-shod car takes fifth place. Round 1, Australian GP Olivier Panis/Prost
In the second round we take third place to gain our first podium appearance. Round 2, Brazilian GP Olivier Panis/Prost
On a rain-swept track at Monaco, Bridgestone-shod cars win second and fourth places. Round 5, Monaco GP Rubens Barrichello/Stewart, Olivier Panis/Prost
In the sixth round in Spain, a Bridgestone car takes second place. Round 6, Spanish GP Olivier Panis/Prost
A Bridgestone-shod machine with a Japanese engine (Yamaha) places third in the preliminary. In the race, it leads until the final lap, finishing second. Round 11, Hungarian GP Damon Hill/Arrows
In late 1997, Goodyear announces it will retire from F1 racing in 1998.
1998
Grooved tyres are introduced. front tyres: 3 grooves; rear tyres: 4 grooves
In addition to last year's teams, McLaren and Benetton also begin using Bridgestone tyres.
For the first time, a Bridgestone-shod car is in pole position and goes on to take first place. Round 1, Australian GP Mika Hakkinen/McLaren
A Bridgestone-shod car wins the Japanese GP. Round 16, Japanese GP Mika Hakkinen/McLaren
Victory in the Japanese GP ensures that Bridgestone-equipped cars will take the Series Title for the first time. The Driver's Championship is won by Mika Hakkinen/McLaren, and the Constructors' Championship by McLaren.
At the end of the 1998 season, Goodyear retires from Formula One racing.
1999
Bridgestone becomes sole tyre supplier for Formula One.
New regulations require four grooves instead of three on front tyres.
Bridgestone-shod cars win both the Driver's Championship (Mika Hakkinen/McLaren) and the Constructors' Championship (Ferrari). It has been 16 years since Ferrari last took the Constructors' title.
2000
Bridgestone-shod cars win both the Driver's Championship (Michael Schumacher/Ferrari) and the Constructors' Championship (Ferrari).
Michelin announce they will enter Formula One from 2001.
To meet the changing 2001 regulations, and in preparation for the coming competition from Michelin, we begin new tyre development tests mid season.
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2001
With the entry of Michelin, this year Bridgestone supplies seven teams: Ferrari, McLaren, Sauber, Jordan, BAR, Arrows and Minardi.
Round 5 Spanish GP sees our 50th pole position (Michael Schumacher/Ferrari).
Round 10, French GP. In Bridgestone's 76th Formula One race, Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) scores our 50th victory.
2002
Bridgestone-supplied teams are Ferrari, Sauber, BAR, Jordan and Arrows.
Bridgestone's first Japanese F1 driver since 1998 Takuma Sato (Jordan).
In the Round 11 French GP, a Bridgestone-shod car sets a new F1 speed record. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) takes the Driver's Championship.
The Round 17 Japanese GP marks our 100th F1 race.
2003
Bridgestone-supplied teams are Ferrari, Sauber, BAR, Jordan and Minardi.
One-lap (two-day) qualifying introduced.
Takuma Sato, driving on Bridgestone tyres for BAR, races in the Japanese GP.
2004
Bridgestone-supplied teams are Ferrari, Sauber, Jordan and Minardi.
Qualifiers now held on Saturday only, with two, one-lap sessions.
Two types of wet tyre now allowed (race authority permission required before use of the extreme wet-weather type).
2005
Bridgestone-supplied teams are Ferrari, Jordan and Minardi.
New regulations limit tyres to one set for qualifying and race (tyre changes are prohibited during pit stops).
Round 9, United States GP Michelin-shod teams withdraw, citing tyre safety concerns on this circuit. The race is held between the six Bridgestone-shod teams only, all of which finish without problems.
At the end of 2005, Michelin announces they will retire from Formula One after the 2006 season.
2006
Bridgestone-supplied teams are Ferrari, Williams, Toyota, Super Aguri and Midland.
Pit-stop tyre changes are allowed again. However, each driver is restricted to seven sets of dry-weather tyres per race.
Knock-out qualifying sessions introduced.
Super Aguri Team begins Formula One racing. This all-Japanese team uses Bridgestone tyres, Honda engines and the drivers are Takuma Sato and Yuji Ide.
Round 12, German GP Bridgestone's 100th F1 win (Michael Schumacher/Ferrari).
From March, 2005 Bridgestone and the FIA begin the "Think Before You Drive" road safety campaign, featuring F1 drivers.
2007
With the retirement of Michelin, Bridgestone once again becomes sole F1 tyre supplier.
The number of tyres per car is increased to 14 sets.
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Two compounds of tyre (hard and soft) must be used during the race. To identify them, one of the soft tyre's grooves is painted white.
Round 3, Bahrain GP Bridgestone's 100th pole position (Felipe Massa/Ferrari).
Round 15, Japanese GP is held at Fuji Speedway, the first time in 30 years.
Bridgestone-shod cars win both the Driver's Championship (Kimi Raikkonen/Ferrari) and the Constructors' Championship (Ferrari).
2008
Bridgestone-FIA environmental awareness campaign "Make Cars Green" starts from Round 1, Australian GP.
Round 12, European GP (Valencia) is Bridgestone's 200th Formula One race.
Round 15, Singapore GP is the first Formula One race to be held at night.
Bridgestone-shod cars win both the Driver's Championship (Lewis Hamilton/McLaren) and the Constructors' Championship (Ferrari).
2009
This season sees a comeback for slick tyres.
The requirement to use two specifications of tyre during each race is unchanged. A green line on the sidewall now indicates the soft specification tyres.
The Round 11 European GP is Bridgestone's 217th Formula One race, and our 150th win (Rubens Barrichello/Brawn GP).
Kamui Kobayashi drives in the free practice sessions for the Japanese GP, and then goes on to compete in the Brazilian and Abu Dhabi GPs.
Bridgestone-shod cars win both the Driver's Championship (Jenson Button/Brawn GP) and the Constructors' Championship (Brawn GP).
On November 2nd, Bridgestone announces that it will end Formula One racing involvement. When the contract as official tyre supplier expires at the end of the 2010 season, the company will not seek a renewal.
2010
New regulations forbid refuelling stops during the race.
A new points system now awards points to the top ten finishers.
This season saw the debut of three new teams, Lotus, HRT and Virgin.
Brawn GP is taken over and renamed Mercedes GP.
Kamui Kobayashi debuts as full time driver for BMW Sauber.
The first Korean Grand Prix is held at the Korean International Circuit in Yeongam.
Bridgestone-shod cars win both the Driver's Championship (Sebastian Vettel/Red Bull) and the Constructors' Championship (Red Bull).
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Bridgestone's start in racing - the 1963 Japanese Grand Prix

1967 - Our first Japanese Grand Prix victory

1971 Bridgestone develops Japan's first slick tyre, the RA-300.

1976 - Bridgestone Motorsport is established

Our F1 dream realized - on a Japanese circuit

Tyres made from F1 compound revolutionise the kart racing world