Bridgestone to end tire supply for F1 races after 2010 season

Bridgestone to end tire supply for F1 races after 2010 season

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in October 2008 at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture shows a vehicle with tires supplied by Bridgestone Corp. for the Formula One Championship auto racing series. The Japanese tire company said on Nov. 2, 2009, it will stop supplying tires to the racing series in the 2010 season in fall, citing needs to save costs and redistribute resources to environmental areas. (Kyodo)

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