According to Niki Lauda
Ferrari supplier Bridgestone has not yet caught up with formula one pacesetter Michelin.
That is the opinion of triple world champion and former Jaguar chief Niki Lauda, who has observed that - after losing 95 per cent of all Grands Prix last year - Bridgestone is again behind its French rival.

``To me, that is the big question,`` the Austrian told television broadcaster ORF.

``How well is Bridgestone prepared?

``At least their development should now move faster, with Toyota and Williams there to help.

``But on long runs, for the moment it looks like they are five to eight tenths (per lap) away from the Michelin cars, at least in the cold of winter testing.
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Lauda, 57, added that - in qualifying - Bridgestone is missing about half a second per lap.

He continued: ``If I am right, it is looking very good for the Michelin cars for the first two or three races.``

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