Bridgestone will bring the curtain down on its current F1 programme at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend and Director of Motorsport Hiroshi Yasukawa has said the manufacturer has been 'proud' to be a part of the sport for the last 14 years.
Sunday’s race will be Bridgestone’s 242nd since its full-time entry back at the start of 1997 and since that time the company has taken ten drivers’ and constructors’ championships, 174 wins and 167 pole positions - albeit not always with any competition as Goodyear quit at the end of 1998 and Michelin only competed from 2001-2006.
“We are proud to have participated in this wonderful sport for the past 14 years and I would like to thank all our fellow participants and F1 fans for embracing us and the Bridgestone brand in this period,” said Yasukawa.
“I can clearly remember our first Grand Prix in Australia in 1997 where we also saw the first championship points achieved with our tyres. Since then there have been many more points, pole positions and wins with exciting championship battles along the way and it has been hugely rewarding to participate.
“Abu Dhabi is an appropriate location for our final Grand Prix as it represents the strength and appeal of this fantastic sport with the superb Yas Marina circuit. The Middle East is an important area for our business development and I think we will leave a lasting impression here.
"Although we are leaving Formula 1 we retain our respect and appreciation for this great sport.”
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