German GP: Bridgestone watches the sky carefully

As Bridgestone revealed the tires that will be available to teams until mid-September, it’s the German Grand Prix that currently interests the major Japanese manufacturer. On this extraordinary track, teams will have two very different types of tires with the Mediums and the Super-Softs. A situation that will not occur again during the summer.

Another important point, the very unpredictable weather in this part of Germany. The official supplier is ready to support the teams if needed.

Hirohide Hamashima – Director of Bridgestone Motorsport:

The Nurburgring circuit features an interesting mix of very fast, medium, and slow corners. Finding the right setup is a challenge for the competitors. The tire allocations with the mediums and super-softs should make the race exciting. Sectors one and three are more demanding in terms of tire grip, traction, and braking compared to the second sector. It’s a hilly circuit, making it interesting. The first corner offers good overtaking opportunities. Balance during braking is also important.

The last time we came to this circuit, it was for a wet race. The location of the Nurburgring, in the Eifel region of Germany, is unique because the weather is often unpredictable. The time of year suggests that the weather will be very hot, but as we have seen previously, quite cool temperatures are possible even in summer. Looking back, we’ve even seen snow for a DTM weekend in April. In fact, you never know what to expect.