Bridgestone renews Rossi as advisor

Unsurprisingly, Bridgestone has decided to extend its collaboration with Valentino Rossi, who has been a development consultant for the Japanese tire manufacturer for almost two years (read MNC of March 15, 2011)..

Unsurprisingly, Bridgestone has decided to extend its collaboration with Valentino Rossi, who has been a development advisor for the Japanese tire manufacturer for almost two years (read).

"I have worked with Bridgestone in MotoGP for years and have always been impressed by their professionalism and the quality of their products", explains the nine-time world champion … in public. Because outside the field of the cameras, Rossi – like the other pilots – does not hesitate to attack Bridgestone, as when he had confided to Kevin Schwantz that certain references proposed in 2011 made him downright "afraid"….

"The continuity of our collaboration gives me an excellent opportunity to contribute to the new Bridgestone tires intended for road motorcycles", continues the Doctor who mainly occupies a role of luxury ambassador for the Japanese tire manufacturer..

"Valentino Rossi is an excellent ambassador for our company", confirms Franco Annunziato, CEO and President of Bridgestone Europe. "With the extension of our agreement, we have secured the advice and recommendations of one of the greatest motorcycle riders of all time, and therefore the opportunity to bring the best Battlax tires to market.".

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