<<2003 Tyres for Budapest>>
Approximately 1,400 tyres have already begun their journey to the Hungarian circuit outside Budapest where low grip, high temperatures and circuit changes are all significant factors.
* Hisao Suganuma, Technical Manager of Bridgestone Motorsport said:
The Hungarian circuit is probably the second slowest on the F1 calendar with perhaps the second smoothest track surface. This combination means Bridgestone will be bringing tyres from the softer range to search for that extra grip. The track is also twisty and undulating and grip performance will be an issue there. We normally expect quite hot weather so the tyres need to be able to cope with high temperature track conditions. The specifications for Hungary were decided based on recent results and of the specifications we are taking, there will be several new specs not yet raced before. Also to be taken into consideration, are the recent track modifications which I think will have reduced the average speeds even further. Certain sections have been resurfaced, the first corner is now almost a hairpin and part of the last section has been altered from a high speed corner to a 90 degree turn. In all, it is approximately 400 metres longer. We will require good consistency in hot conditions from our Bridgestone Potenza tyres, good grip and the ability to change direction.
Championship standings:
Constructors: Ferrari 120, Williams 118, McLaren 103, Renault 66, B.A.R 15, Toyota 14
Drivers: M Schumacher 71, JP Montoya 65, K Raikkonen 62, R Schumacher 53, R Barrichello 49, F Alonso 44
TYRE TERMINOLOGY…DID YOU KNOW?
BLISTERING
When a tyre becomes too hot in one area, it can blister forming a crater-like appearance in the tyre due to the gasification of ingredients. The selection of an incorrect compound (ie. one that is too soft for circuit conditions), too high tyre pressure, or an improperly set up car can cause blistering.
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