By Phil Huff (25/11/2003)
November 25 2003

Only hours after stating that Lucky Strike BAR Honda will be using Michelin tyres at Barcelona, Bridgestone have confirmed that the team has ended its contract with the Japanese tyre manufacturer. Bridgestone Motorsport today confirms that it will not supply the Lucky Strike BAR Honda team with tyres for the forthcoming 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship. Bridgestone and BAR have amicably agreed to cease the current supply contract with immediate effect.

Commented Director of Bridgestone Motorsport, Hiroshi Yasukawa: "Whilst Bridgestone is naturally disappointed not to continue its working relationship with the BAR formula one team, we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours."

BAR Team Principal, David Richards, commented: "We would like to thank Bridgestone for the excellent technical partnership we have enjoyed with them over the past five years. We wish them well for the 2004 Championship and beyond."