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Bridgestone have introduced new tin weights for their Formula One and GP2 tyre balancing process from the European Grand Prix onwards. The official tyre supplier previously used weights made of lead, but the tin substitutes are believed to have less of an environmental impact."Bridgestone's Environmental Philosophy is to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations so we are always looking at ways to reduce our environmental impact,? explained Hiroshi Yasukawa, director of Bridgestone Motorsport.
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Bridgestone have introduced new tin weights for their Formula One and GP2 tyre balancing process from the European Grand Prix onwards. The official tyre supplier previously used weights made of lead, but the tin substitutes are believed to have less of an environmental impact."Bridgestone's Environmental Philosophy is to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations so we are always looking at ways to reduce our environmental impact,? explained Hiroshi Yasukawa, director of Bridgestone Motorsport.
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