WilliamsF1 today confirmed that it has reached a tyre partnership agreement with Bridgestone Motorsport to contest the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The agreement will be effective from the end of the current season and will extend for a multi-year term.

In relation to this development, Frank Williams, WilliamsF1’s Team Principal said, “After detailed consideration, we have taken a very positive decision, based on technical merit, to renew a relationship with Bridgestone who we previously worked with in 2000. We are delighted to re-establish a partnership with the tyre company that has won seven consecutive World Championship titles since 1998.”

Williams added that, “At the same time, we would like to thank Michelin sincerely for a very constructive and fruitful relationship since 2001 which has yielded many achievements, not least ten Grands Prix victories and 40 podium finishes.”

related: Bridgestone press release

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