Can Bridgestone be Convinced to Stay with F1?

An article published by Spanish sports publication El Mundo Deportivo indicates concern from Formula 1 teams about tyres for the 2011 season may be behind alleged attempts to woo Bridgestone back into the tyre supply fold. The Japanese manufacturer stated cost as one of the reasons for its decision not to continue with the championship after 2010, however talks are now allegedly taking place to find ways of reducing necessary expenditure below the 55 million euros per annum Bridgestone currently spends.

Korean suppliers Kumho and Hankook were said to have shown an interest in tyre supply from 2011, however El Mundo Deportivo points to the technological and financial investment required as signs these two may not be serious contenders for the role.