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Formula 1 Racing Teams: Bridgestone Motorsports, Firestone Tires And F1 Teams
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Published: May 31, 2007
The thrill of high powered engines, fast cars, and aggressive driving on narrow and curvaceous courses is the very nature of Formula 1 Racing. However, there is a great deal of planning, strategy, and practice that are involved in making a winning combination for the Formula 1 Racing teams.
While some may argue that Formula 1 racing is not as exciting as other motorsports, with less intense driver-to-driver action and fewer lead changes, many claim it is the strategy involved that makes the races interesting.
While the sport is less prevalent in the United States due to the popularity of the NASCAR racing circuit, the international appeal of Formula 1 is significantly higher, with races taking place in Monaco, Japan, Australia, Italy, Turkey, Britain, France, Belgium, Canada, Spain, China, and Brazil.
The tracks vary from venue to venue, with differing curves and straightaways and as a result the selection of engine and racing tires is of utmost importance. A full day is allotted to the drivers to simply learn the course before they have the opportunity to qualify for the race. Calculating fuel levels and the timing of pit stops is also a key factor in determining who takes home the trophy and who leaves empty handed.
Currently there are only eleven Formula 1 Racing teams. Each of the Formula 1 Racing teams is permitted to enter just two cars per race in the season. Formula 1 Racing teams are often sponsored by the chassis and engine manufacturers themselves. Renault, Ferrari, BMW, Honda, and Toyota are among the companies supplying drivers with vehicles for Formula 1 Racing teams.
All Formula 1 Racing teams currently employ the use of Bridgestone Potenza racing tires, manufactured by the automotive juggernaut Bridgestone/Firestone. Goodyear and Michelin tires were used in previous years, but the success of the Potenza in both F1 and F2 circuits has resulted in a monopolization in Formula 1.
Bridgestone Motorsport won both the Drivers and Manufacturers' F1 titles in 1998, and six more Manufacturers' titles consecutively from 1999-2004. From its introduction to the F1 racing scene, Bridgestone Motorsport aligned itself closely with McLaren and Ferrari Formula 1 Racing teams, earning seven consecutive wins on Bridgestone tires. McLaren opted to switch to Michelin racing tires in 2002, but Bridgestone continued its dominance despite its new competition in other Formula 1 Racing teams. In 2007 Bridgestone/Firestone again became the sole supplier of racing tires to Formula 1 Racing teams.
Honda engines have been present in Formula 1 Racing teams nearly since the inception of the sport, making their debut in 1964 and continuing through 1968. However, it was not until 2000 that Honda formed another F1 Team. The prominence of the addition of B.A.R. Honda team to other Formula 1 Racing teams came quickly, with drivers winning their first podium appearances in 2001 in Spain and Germany. In 2005, Honda purchased the full share holdings in the team (which had partnered with British American Tobacco) and assumed its new designation of Honda Racing F1 Team by the end of the season. Although Honda has built winning engines for other Formula 1 Racing teams, the Honda Racing F1 team has yet to enjoy consistent victory over the course of a season.
Another important member of the collection of Formula 1 Racing teams is the BMW Sauber F1 team. In 1993, the team began under the Sauber name, making a scoring finish in its first year of racing and making a podium appearance for the first time in 1995. 2001 was the teams best season, with a fourth place finish overall. In June 2005, Peter Sauber announced his abdication of team principle in light of BMW's bid for taking over the team in 2006, though the Sauber name still remains in the team's "BMW Sauber F1 Team" designation.
Over the course of the sport's history, Formula 1 Racing teams have risen and fallen like ancient dynasties, and regulations and equipment restrictions have been drastically altered. Yet the motorsport remains among the most intensely strategic and exhilarating racing experience in existence.
Sources:
"Bridgestone - Formula 1." Bridgestone Motorsport. 2007. Bridgestone Corporation. 30 May 2007.
http://www.bridgestonemotorsport.com/Bridgestone/e n-gb/Heritage/Heritage-Formula1.htm
Bridgestone/Firestone Corporate History. Bridgestone/Firestone Canada, Inc. 2002. 30 May 2007.
http://bridgestone-firestone.ca/eng/history/defaul t.asp
"BMW Sauber F1 Team Consolidates Position as Third Strongest Team." BMW Sauber F1 Team. 30 May 2007. BMW AG. 30 May 2007. http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.htm.
Spurgeon, Brad. "The Subtle Game of Race Strategy - a High Speed Chess Match." About.com: Formula 1. 2007. About, Inc. 30 May 2007. http://formula1.about.com/od/formula1101/a/strateg y.htm.
Team History. HondaRacingF1.com. 2007. Honda GP Ltd. 30 May 2007.
http://www.hondaracingf1.com/en/index.php?section= 15
McLaren.Formula1.com. 2007. FOA Ltd. 30 May 2007.
http://www.formula1.com/insight/team/
While some may argue that Formula 1 racing is not as exciting as other motorsports, with less intense driver-to-driver action and fewer lead changes, many claim it is the strategy involved that makes the races interesting.
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The tracks vary from venue to venue, with differing curves and straightaways and as a result the selection of engine and racing tires is of utmost importance. A full day is allotted to the drivers to simply learn the course before they have the opportunity to qualify for the race. Calculating fuel levels and the timing of pit stops is also a key factor in determining who takes home the trophy and who leaves empty handed.
Currently there are only eleven Formula 1 Racing teams. Each of the Formula 1 Racing teams is permitted to enter just two cars per race in the season. Formula 1 Racing teams are often sponsored by the chassis and engine manufacturers themselves. Renault, Ferrari, BMW, Honda, and Toyota are among the companies supplying drivers with vehicles for Formula 1 Racing teams.
All Formula 1 Racing teams currently employ the use of Bridgestone Potenza racing tires, manufactured by the automotive juggernaut Bridgestone/Firestone. Goodyear and Michelin tires were used in previous years, but the success of the Potenza in both F1 and F2 circuits has resulted in a monopolization in Formula 1.
Bridgestone Motorsport won both the Drivers and Manufacturers' F1 titles in 1998, and six more Manufacturers' titles consecutively from 1999-2004. From its introduction to the F1 racing scene, Bridgestone Motorsport aligned itself closely with McLaren and Ferrari Formula 1 Racing teams, earning seven consecutive wins on Bridgestone tires. McLaren opted to switch to Michelin racing tires in 2002, but Bridgestone continued its dominance despite its new competition in other Formula 1 Racing teams. In 2007 Bridgestone/Firestone again became the sole supplier of racing tires to Formula 1 Racing teams.
Honda engines have been present in Formula 1 Racing teams nearly since the inception of the sport, making their debut in 1964 and continuing through 1968. However, it was not until 2000 that Honda formed another F1 Team. The prominence of the addition of B.A.R. Honda team to other Formula 1 Racing teams came quickly, with drivers winning their first podium appearances in 2001 in Spain and Germany. In 2005, Honda purchased the full share holdings in the team (which had partnered with British American Tobacco) and assumed its new designation of Honda Racing F1 Team by the end of the season. Although Honda has built winning engines for other Formula 1 Racing teams, the Honda Racing F1 team has yet to enjoy consistent victory over the course of a season.
Another important member of the collection of Formula 1 Racing teams is the BMW Sauber F1 team. In 1993, the team began under the Sauber name, making a scoring finish in its first year of racing and making a podium appearance for the first time in 1995. 2001 was the teams best season, with a fourth place finish overall. In June 2005, Peter Sauber announced his abdication of team principle in light of BMW's bid for taking over the team in 2006, though the Sauber name still remains in the team's "BMW Sauber F1 Team" designation.
Over the course of the sport's history, Formula 1 Racing teams have risen and fallen like ancient dynasties, and regulations and equipment restrictions have been drastically altered. Yet the motorsport remains among the most intensely strategic and exhilarating racing experience in existence.
Sources:
"Bridgestone - Formula 1." Bridgestone Motorsport. 2007. Bridgestone Corporation. 30 May 2007.
http://www.bridgestonemotorsport.com/Bridgestone/e n-gb/Heritage/Heritage-Formula1.htm
Bridgestone/Firestone Corporate History. Bridgestone/Firestone Canada, Inc. 2002. 30 May 2007.
http://bridgestone-firestone.ca/eng/history/defaul t.asp
"BMW Sauber F1 Team Consolidates Position as Third Strongest Team." BMW Sauber F1 Team. 30 May 2007. BMW AG. 30 May 2007. http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.htm.
Spurgeon, Brad. "The Subtle Game of Race Strategy - a High Speed Chess Match." About.com: Formula 1. 2007. About, Inc. 30 May 2007. http://formula1.about.com/od/formula1101/a/strateg y.htm.
Team History. HondaRacingF1.com. 2007. Honda GP Ltd. 30 May 2007.
http://www.hondaracingf1.com/en/index.php?section= 15
McLaren.Formula1.com. 2007. FOA Ltd. 30 May 2007.
http://www.formula1.com/insight/team/
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