Michelin has pledged to trawl through Jorge Martin’s tyre data and report any findings after the Pramac rider’s claim that the 2023 MotoGP championship has been “decided by a bad tyre”.
MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin has played down the future implications of his official warning for low tyre pressure on his way to victory in Buriram.
The MotoGP World Championship will not introduce penalties for breaking the minimum tyre pressure regulations until at least round six at Mugello, in mid-June.
Francesco Bagnaia has strong rebuked claims that his front tyre pressure was in an ‘illegal situation’ on the way to MotoGP victory last time at Jerez.
Pol Espargaro feels he and Repsol Honda team manager Alberto Puig were simply explaining the 'reality' of the factory's tyre situation at the Indonesian MotoGP, following a firm defence of the casing change by Michelin.
After a strong start to his final British MotoGP, Valentino Rossi plummets to 18th place; 'It's like the tyre burnt... I'm very sad'. Happy to finish career alongside Andrea Dovizioso from Misano.
'The speed Ducati gets off the line with the rear and front down is incredible. It looks like a drag bike! Teams used to target 2.3s for 0-100k at a MotoGP start. If Jack drops into the 1.9s that's a whole new ball game' – Michael Laverty.
"A new system will enable automatic detection of the tyres riders are using and make that information available to all riders and teams as well as TV broadcasters"
Pirelli has released details of the various tyre requests made by the F1 field as the world championship heads back to Europe for the Spanissh Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Sebastian Vettel has complimented Pirelli on the way it has handled the Spa tyre failures, but insists that everyone still wants answers as to exactly why they happened.
Tyre company Kumho has apparently conducted a test using rubber that meets F1 specifications, although it is initially destined for another series on the single-seater ladder.
Sebastian Vettel has revealed that his Red Bull team has been working to cure the RB9's tyre woes, but remains pessimistic about his chances in Malaysia.
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