"The Super Aguri F1 team is a new but ambitious team and we are delighted it has chosen Bridgestone to be its official supplier,"Bridgestone Motor sport Director Hiroshi Yasukawa was quoted as saying by the Formula 1 official website.

"Working with a new team that is making its debut in the FIA Formula One World Championship is an extremely exciting prospect.

"The Super Aguri F1 team's inaugural season will not be an easy one but we wish them the very best of luck in 2006 and we look forward to seeing them in action shortly", he added.

Super Aguri owner Aguri Suzuki has secured an engine supplier for the team after signing a contract with Honda.

The new F1 season starts on the 10th of March in Bahrain.