New highest class sports tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport - the winner of the 2021 sports tire test by AUTOBILD SPORTSCAR magazine.

The "exemplary" Potenza Sport tire received the highest score on wet surfaces and became one of the best in terms of performance on dry surfaces.

• Bridgestone's new flagship sports tire is ahead of eight other brands tested on the Ford Mustang 5.0 in size 265/35R20
• This is Potenza Sport's first time in a test run by an independent automotive magazine.

Brussels (11 March 2021) - Potenza Sport, Bridgestone's new flagship sports tire, has been named the winner of the 2021 Sports Tire Test by AUTOBILD sportscar magazine. Outperforming eight other tire brands, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, tested on a Ford Mustang 5.0 in size 265/35R20, achieved the highest score on the wet surface and one of the best dry performances, earning an exemplary rating from the German magazine.

The ultra-high performance Bridgestone Potenza Sport delivered the shortest dry stopping distance out of all the challengers and was voted one of the top two for dry handling. On wet roads, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport once again had the shortest braking distances and was rated the best wet handling and the best wet performance on a circular track. AUTOBILD sportscar experts praised the flagship sports tire's aquaplaning performance as a "completely new benchmark" for wet handling.

"The Bridgestone Potenza Sport was designed from the group up to be a market leader and this is a tremendous recognition - proof of its superior performance," commented Daniel Giroud, Director of Sales for Bridgestone EMIA. "Winning a test of such a prestigious publication in such a demanding field is a testament to the potential of our new flagship sports tire. Following the recent landmark test results of our other premium products - the Bridgestone Turanza T005 summer tire and the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 winter tire - our long-term ambition is to be an innovator in premium quality tires that will win prizes in trials organized by reputable organizations and magazines. With Potenza Sport, Bridgestone has introduced an ultra-high performance tire that allows drivers to maintain complete control over their vehicles while unleashing their full potential. Potenza Sport is truly a new level of sports performance."