Heidfeld criticises Bridgestone's 2009 tyres

Nick Heidfeld is not the only formula one driver openly critical of Bridgestone's current tyres, the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport reports.

This weekend's Hungarian grand prix is the first race since the sport's official supplier scrapped its policy of leaving a gap between the compound stiffness of its two available tyres.

But BMW-Sauber driver Heidfeld said after Friday practice: "I'm afraid the tyres are still not really good."

The German press report said many drivers support the 32-year-old's view, regarding the inconsistency of the 2009-spec slick tyres. He also said the tyres are too sensitive to ambient and track temperatures.

"Tiny differences can have a large effect," Heidfeld commented, revealing he has made his opinion "forcefully" known to the Japanese manufacturer.

"But nothing happens," he added. "Whatever Bridgestone makes is always going to win."

Source: GMM

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astroturf777

agreed - there are 2 other major issues involved... 1: current tyres reward 'smooth' drivers like button while punishing the more raw drivers like massa. do we want all drivers to be smooth or do we want to see people who push the limits. think back to prost/senna era... the great thing was that 2 polar opposite driving styles were so close on track. for too many years the raw drivers have had a disadvantage. 2: the tyres are rubbish - but with no in-season tests, any improvements cannot be adapted to aero specs etc. it's no good changing them if the teams can't test the changes and react to them. teams already on 'catch up mode' are suffering. why not just have tyres that are great no matter what - and let the drivers do the entertaining...

July 25, 2009 5:45 am

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