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The Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos marked the final race of Bridgestone’s first season as Formula One racing’s sole tyre supplier. Over the course of 2007 the Japanese company has produced over 50,000 Formula One tyres. Here Hirohide Hamashima, director of Bridgestone Motorsport tyre development, reviews the season and looks ahead to 2008…

The 2007 season was a suspense-filled thriller right up to the chequered flag at last weekend’s Brazilian finale. Both on the track and in the courtroom, controversy and excitement have reigned supreme. Who better then to review this tumultuous year, than three-time world champion Niki Lauda?

During his 35 years in the sport, Lauda has seen it all, heard...