Pirelli Named Exclusive Tire Supplier for FIA Formula One World Championship: Bridgestone CEO Responds

2023-10-11 09:38:11

On October 10, Bridgestone announced that the FIA ​​(International Automobile Federation) and FOG (Formula One Group) have selected Pirelli as their exclusive tire supplier and global tire partner for the FIA ​​Formula One World Championship (F1) until 2027. In response, Bridgestone Director, Representative Executive Officer and Global CEO Shuichi Ishibashi released a comment.

Bridgestone has been communicating with the FIA ​​and FOG regarding its bid to select the next tire supplier to be held in 2023, and has made proposals that reflect the company’s advanced sustainability efforts and technological innovation.

Bridgestone Global CEO Mr. Ishibashi said, “For Bridgestone, motorsports are a challenge to the ultimate limit, and they support our mission of “contributing to society with the highest quality,” as well as the pride and passion that lies within. Over the past 60 years, we have continued to refine our technological development capabilities, production and supply capabilities, brand power, and human resource development, building the foundation for developing a premium tire business globally. Implemented on March 10th of this year. At the motorsports presentation held recently, we announced that we are going back to our roots and once again embarking on the journey of global motorsports.In this bid, we were not able to become involved in F1, but We are aware that our technological superiority, including ENLITEN technology, which enables the ultimate customization to match race conditions, and our sustainability initiatives throughout the value chain have been highly praised by the FIA ​​and FOG.Bridgestone will continue to promote sustainable global premium motorsport activities, accelerate technological innovation as a “driving laboratory,” and aim to strengthen our brand power.We also aim to strengthen our brand power as part of our corporate commitment “Bridgestone E8 Commitment.” We are committed to supporting the experience of moving mobility, and as we have stated, we will continue to enjoy motorsports with friends who love motorsports, share the excitement, and contribute to the development of motorsports culture without letting up our passion.” commented.

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