■1996 F1 tyre development tests

In 1996, after the Bridgestone Board made the decision to take the company into F1 racing, we conducted tyre tests on eight circuits around the world. We were now moving into the final phase of our F1 tyre development program that started in 1989.
These sample technical data sheets and notes will give you a glimpse into the kind of tests we performed, what data we were gathering, and the on-the-spot thoughts of drivers and test engineers.