Super Aguri on Bridgestone

ByReuters

Published 30/01/2006 at 08:19 GMT

Bridgestone will supply the new Super Aguri Formula One team with tyres this year, the Japanese company said on Monday. The tyre manufacturer said in a statement they had entered into a multi-year agreement with the Honda-powered team, whose place in the

Eurosport

Image credit: Eurosport

The Japanese team, who have yet to name any drivers although Japan's Takuma Sato appears certain to be one of them, is expected to have its first test next month.

"The Super Aguri team is a new but ambitious team and we are delighted that it has chosen Bridgestone," Bridgestone motorsport director Hiroshi Yasukawa said in the statement.

He said the company had a relationship spanning more than 20 years with team founder Aguri Suzuki.

Formula 1

Montagny set for home race

11/07/2006 at 17:09

"Consequently, we have every confidence in his ability and desire to run a successful and professional team."

Aguri will be the fifth team using Bridgestone this year, along with Ferrari, Toyota, Williams and Midland.

The other six are with Michelin, the French manufacturer that dominated the 2005 season.

Formula 1

Super Aguri hold off new car

29/06/2006 at 20:04

Formula 1

Yamamoto replaces Ide

08/06/2006 at 11:53

Formula 1

Montagny to continue

25/05/2006 at 08:12

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me