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30 July 2007, 20:53
Lucu, di F1 tyre war udah berakhir seiring regulasi one tyre supplier sejak musim ini. Motogp baru ngerasain efeknya.
Bridgestone defend 2007 tyre rules
Bridgestone have defended this year's tyre regulations in MotoGP, a week after Valentino Rossi slammed them.
The Japanese manufacturer filled all podium positions in the last race at Laguna Seca, with Rossi's Michelin-shod Fiat Yamaha finishing fourth, 30 seconds behind winner Casey Stoner's Ducati.
This prompted the Italian, now 44 points behind the Australian in the title fight, to slam the current regulations.
With tyre manufacturers forced to select all of their tyres for the weekend ahead of the event this year, Rossi stated that there is less competition between Michelin and Bridgestone on individual race weekends.
But this view is not shared by Hiroshi Yamada, the manager of motorcycle sport at Bridgestone Motorsport.
"The so called 'tyre war' is a welcome situation for us as we are able to showcase our technical abilities in a competitive environment against other tyre manufacturers," said Yamada.
"The new tyre restrictions were developed based on joint discussions with all three tyre manufacturers involved in MotoGP.
"After eleven races, we are still supportive of the regulations and I think they have promoted a more even playing field and a greater competition among the tyre manufacturers and teams.
"From Bridgestone's point of view, the new restrictions add an extra dimension to our approach which is as interesting for the fans and spectators as it is challenging for tyre manufacturers, teams and riders."
Bridgestone-shod bikes have won seven races out of 11 this season, in stark contrast with last year's four victories out of 17 events.
Bridgestone defend 2007 tyre rules
Bridgestone have defended this year's tyre regulations in MotoGP, a week after Valentino Rossi slammed them.
The Japanese manufacturer filled all podium positions in the last race at Laguna Seca, with Rossi's Michelin-shod Fiat Yamaha finishing fourth, 30 seconds behind winner Casey Stoner's Ducati.
This prompted the Italian, now 44 points behind the Australian in the title fight, to slam the current regulations.
With tyre manufacturers forced to select all of their tyres for the weekend ahead of the event this year, Rossi stated that there is less competition between Michelin and Bridgestone on individual race weekends.
But this view is not shared by Hiroshi Yamada, the manager of motorcycle sport at Bridgestone Motorsport.
"The so called 'tyre war' is a welcome situation for us as we are able to showcase our technical abilities in a competitive environment against other tyre manufacturers," said Yamada.
"The new tyre restrictions were developed based on joint discussions with all three tyre manufacturers involved in MotoGP.
"After eleven races, we are still supportive of the regulations and I think they have promoted a more even playing field and a greater competition among the tyre manufacturers and teams.
"From Bridgestone's point of view, the new restrictions add an extra dimension to our approach which is as interesting for the fans and spectators as it is challenging for tyre manufacturers, teams and riders."
Bridgestone-shod bikes have won seven races out of 11 this season, in stark contrast with last year's four victories out of 17 events.