Michelin Bans Soft Compound for MotoGP Japanese GP
Michelin now recommends the hard rear after several riders reported blistering in the 12-lap sprint, while the medium remains available.
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Michelin bans soft compound for MotoGP Japanese GP
Following acute tyre difficulties for some riders during today's sprint race at Motegi, MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin has taken the extreme step of banning the soft compound for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix. Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia were particularly affected by high temperatures on the soft rear compound, leading to worrying television images and some speculation that Michelin ...Keep reading
The MotoGP faced very high tire abrasion in the sprint. Michelin has now removed the Soft from the Japan-GP contingent as a result of emergency meetings.
MotoGP's official tyre supplier Michelin has taken the unusual step of banning the use of the soft compound for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The decision was made after serious wear problems with the soft tyres during Saturday's sprint.
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