MotoGP: Sachsenring, a tough "stage" for Bridgestone

The world championship lands at the Sachsenring, the scene of the eighth round of the 2013 world championship, a toboggan circuit, slow and narrow but which puts the tires to the test given the abrasive asphalt and the fast left-hand corners. With 10 left-hand corners, compared to three right-hand ones, the circuit is very critical for the tires and it is essential to have a good bike setup.

Given the imbalance between the curves, the asymmetric rear tire is necessary, however the large variance in temperatures generated on the shoulders of the tires due to the many left-hand turns also leads to a difference in compound between the two parts of the tire. As with other circuits which are deemed to be particularly hard on the tyres, all rear slicks will be in the heat resistant 'Special Construction' specification. As for the front, both the soft and hard compounds will be available.

“The German Grand Prix is ​​an important race on the MotoGP calendar as it attracts a lot of fans and the tight layout of the Sachsenring has produced some exciting racing over the years,” he said. Hiroshi Yamada – Head of Bridgestone Motorsport – Dani (Pedrosa, ed.) has been the recent dominator of this race and is one of the riders in top form, but not the only one, so we expect a close race. We are approaching the halfway point of the season, and I believe that the results of the next two races will be significant in the fight for the title. It's been an intense two weeks, first the Dutch Grand Prix and then the tests in Argentina. I can't wait to return to Germany, it's an important market for Bridgestone and the local fans are very passionate.”

“The Sachsenring is a very demanding circuit for the tires as it has long, wide-radius corners, where the bikes stay in the corners for a long time – he added Shinji Aoki – Manager, Bridgestone Motorsport Tire Development Department – In particular, fast left corners generate high temperatures on the left shoulder of the rear tires. To meet the needs of this circuit, we will bring the asymmetric rear tire with very hard compounds on the left shoulder, while we will have softer compounds on the right shoulder. This is a short circuit with a relatively low average speed, but it is hard on the tires and therefore you need to find a good setup, as well as a driving style capable of making the most of the tyres"

Tire compounds available:
Front: Soft & Hard
Posterior: soft, medium and hard (asymmetrical)

Wet tires available:
soft (Main), Hard (alternative)