Interesting documentary and animated short film revealing how acceleration, braking and cornering affects tyre temperature in MotoGP. The film was made by Bridgestone and focuses on how they construct their compounds to cope with varying demands and temperatures on various parts of the tyre – demands that vary from track to track.

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[via Autosport] At the Malaysian MotoGP this weekend Bridgestone have been confirmed as the sole provider of tyres to the MotoGP class for the next three years. Hiroshi Yasukawa, director of Bridgestone Motorsport said: “Bridgestone is pleased that we have been appointed the sole tyre supplier to the MotoGP World Championship for the next three [...]

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In an interview with Australian newspaper ‘The Age’, Chris Vermeulen has come out vocally against the single tyre rule for MotoGP for 2009. Bridgestone have submitted their bid to be the single tyre provider, whilst Michelin opted against submitting a bid in favour of focusing on research and development. Bridgestone’s proposal is under consideration and [...]

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MCN reports the Bridgestone are likely to be confirmed as the sole supplier of tyres for the premier class for 2009. Bridgestone were originally reported as being against the idea of MotoGP having a sole tyre supplier, and were quoted as being in favour of supporting competition and technical development by continuing to compete with [...]

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