Bridgestone Press Release: Masao Azuma Explains Low Grip, Hard Front And Soft Rears At Jerez

Bridgestone issued their usual post-race press release after the Jerez round of MotoGP, explaining their choice of tires for the Spanish race. The race weekend had raised many questions over tire compounds and low grip, such as why the Yamahas could only use the soft rear tire, while the Hondas could also use the hard rear to some extent, and how the hard front had only barely managed to cope with the conditions. Azuma gives a clear explanation of the differences, and of why Bridgestone made the choices they did. The press release appears below:

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Spanish MotoGPâ„¢ debrief with Masao Azuma
Wednesday 8 May 2013

Bridgestone slick compounds available: Front: Soft & Medium; Rear: Extra-soft, Soft & Medium (Symmetric)

This year's Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez took place under resplendent sunny skies and saw local hero Dani Pedrosa ride to victory ahead of his Repsol Honda teammate Marc Marquez and Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo in third place.

The warm and sunny conditions presented the hottest track conditions at Jerez in years, with a peak track temperature of 53°C during the race providing a stern test for the riders, machines and tyres.

Q&A with Masao Azuma - Chief Engineer, Bridgestone Motorsport Tyre Development Department

Round Number:

3

Year:

2013

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