Bridgestone ready for Interlagos – The short but fast circuit with the winding inside the tires poses a special challenge
Interlagos is the penultimate disconnect for Bridgestone. For the route, which runs counter-clockwise to bring the Japanese with the mean and the super soft compound. The weather could also play a role, but the intermediates and the rain tires have recently done in South Korea a good job.

“Brazil is a beautiful country and South America is an important growth market. So it is important for Bridgestone to show presence in the form of the race,” said motorsport director Hiroshi Yasukawa. “. We have manufacturing facilities in Brazil and appreciate the support from our staff, we have worked in the past with many Brazilian drivers and enjoyed their feedback we are looking forward to the enthusiastic fans at the track.”
Interlagos is a short distance with a narrow core, but fast sections. The asphalt is very bumpy, leading to a compromise on the voting. “It is a beautiful but challenging course,” said Hirohide Hamashima, which is responsible for tire development. “Although it is the second shortest track on the calendar, it has an impressive line and exciting corners.”

“There are mainly medium-fast and slow corners. This means that the mechanical grip and stability are important on the rear axle. The weather can be a deciding factor because it can be very hot or very wet. To maximize performance, needs is a good balance through the turns before it goes uphill towards the finish. There is something reminiscent of an oval. ”
“The first corner is a good overtaking Elle, but you can barter for quick there a brake disks. Caution is called for,” says Hamashima. “In the last two races, we should show a strong performance, but mainly it comes to safe tires. Our engineers work closely with the teams so they can get the best.”

Fully recovered from the injury that has affected, Hiroshi Aoyama will be presented in the best physical shape possible this weekend in Motegi for the Grand Prix at home. The Twin Ring circuit where he won in 2005 and 2006 250cc Honda and KTM “Hiro” feels obliged to play a good race, with the aim of hitting the best result of the season.

“I’m looking forward to racing at Motegi, “said Hiroshi Aoyama. “There will be all my family, my friends and fans will be there to follow me from the stands. I pretty full agenda for the weekend, but I am very happy to run into the house.

Physically I feel better now, it’s been three months now and the bone is remodeled. I hope to Motegi be able to obtain the best result of the season for me but for my team. ”

Last year, the current Interwetten Honda rider finished second in the 250cc class, preceded only by Alvaro Bautista.