Bridgestone enjoying 'advantage'

(GMM) Michelin-clad McLaren-Mercedes' Norbert Haug has admitted that Bridgestone teams are enjoying a tire advantage at the Nurburgring.

The German, competition director for McLaren's engine partner, suggested to 'Premiere' that the situation goes some way to explaining Ferrari's continuing good form in Germany, and McLaren's current slump.

''We can't really say that we have a tire disadvantage,'' Haug said, ''but perhaps they have a slight advantage.''

He then admitted that McLaren's tires are a bit 'too hard' this weekend.