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New headache for Todt as Bridgestone wheels drop off

The new FIA president, Jean Todt, yesterday faced the first major crisis of his tenure when Bridgestone announced it will be withdrawing as the official tyre supplier for Formula One when its contract runs out at the end of 2010. Full Article at The Independent

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  1. TORONTO - DECEMBER 3: The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Refrigeration Truck arrives at Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant on December 3, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  2. A pedestrian walks past in front of Bridgestone Corp headquarters in Tokyo November 2, 2009. Bridgestone Corp will not renew its tyre supply contract for Formula One after the current deal expires at the end of the 2010 season, the Japanese manufacturer said on Monday.
  3. CHIBA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 21: A model displays Bridgestone Corp.'s tires during the 41st Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe on October 21, 2009 in Chiba, Japan.
  4. MOTEGI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 19: Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda celebrates victory during the IndyCar Series Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile on September 19, 2009 at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan.
  5. MOTEGI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Dario Franchitti, drives the #10 Lifelock Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the IndyCar Series Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile on September 18, 2009 at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan.
  6. LONDON - DECEMBER 07: The reigning Formula One Champion, Jenson Button (R) is congratulated by Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown after Button received the Richard Seaman Trophy during the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Annual Awards at Hotel Intercontinental on December 7, 2009 in Londo...
  7. The reigning Formula One Champion Jenson Button, right, is congratulated by Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown as he receives the Richard Seaman Trophy during the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Annual Awards at a hotel in London, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
  8. JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Formula One driver Robert Kubica of Poland during the young drivers test at the Circuito De Jerez on December 2, 2009 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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