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Michelin will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the MotoGP World Championship until at least 2026.

Rear ride-height system back on the Suzuki for Aragon, Joan Mir trying to remain calm amid unpredictable tyre grip; 'It's true that if it happens more often, it's more difficult to keep the mouth shut'.

Valentino Rossi to start from ninth on the grid in Sunday's French MotoGP after a 'scary' Saturday of low track temperatures and constant weather changes.

Michelin explains the use of 'pre-heated tyres' at this weekend's Doha MotoGP; 'tests show that it does not negatively affect their performance'.

Miguel Oliveira and KTM forced to settle for 13th place in the Qatar MotoGP season opener; 'It is not our free choice to use a soft tyre, we use it because we cannot use another one'

Soft tyres proved most popular during pre-season MotoGP testing in Qatar but mediums also possible for the upcoming race weekends, which could see new lap and top speed records.

The heavily revised MotoGP calendar meant most of this year's races have taken place many months after their usual date, with a resulting change in weather.

MotoGP will be making a much later than usual visit to Michelin's home Le Mans circuit, venue for this weekend's French Grand Prix.

With the Catalunya MotoGP postponed from its usual June date until the end of September due to the Covid pandemic, Michelin was forced to rely on historical weather data for the Barcelona area to make its pre-season tyre selection.

With Misano resurfaced ahead of its back-to-back 2020 MotoGP rounds, starting this weekend, rules allow Michelin to expand its usual tyre selection to include a fourth option.

Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed that Michelin's revised 2020 MotoGP rear tyres initially proved a challenge for Ducati.

The opening MotoE test of 2020 saw three new technical developments handed to the electric-bike class in the form of enhanced battery cooling, new Michelin tyres and revised Ohlins forks for the Energica machines.

Michelin has officially confirmed that a new construction rear tyre will be available for the 2020 MotoGP season, following a comprehensive range of tests held at a variety of venues last year.

Big braking loads and hard acceleration characterise the Motegi circuit in Japan, venue for this weekend's MotoGP. But the stop-go layout means a lack of flowing corners and therefore not as much stress placed on the rear tyres as at some other tracks.

MotoGP will run a specific Michelin tyre test on Friday practice at the Australian round. As part of Michelin’s 2020 tyre development plans, all MotoGP riders will return to action for a special practice session which will not contribute towards the race weekend at Phillip Island.

Michelin is aiming to cut MotoGP lap times by around half-a-second at certain tracks next season, thanks to a new rear casing.

Michelin will be bringing its 'new technology' rear tyres, plus a new compound hard front, for its home MotoGP at Le Mans this weekend.

Extensive resurfacing since last November's post-season test means Michelin will bring an expanded tyre line-up to this weekend's Spanish MotoGP.

Further bump removal work at the Circuit of the Americas means Michelin is not entirely sure what to expect from the track surface during this weekend's MotoGP in Austin, Texas.

Argentina's Termas de Rio Hondo has proven one of Michelin's toughest opponents since debuting as MotoGP's single tyre supplier in 2016.

Some new tyre compounds, creating using Michelin's latest technology, face one final test before being introduced for the 2019 MotoGP season.

Michelin boss Piero Taramasso concedes the inaugural Thailand MotoGP round proved a tough race weekend due to inaccurate information and having to decide tyre compounds with limited knowledge.

Aleix Espargaro took the tyre gamble none of his MotoGP rivals risked, while also going against Michelin’s recommendations, on his way to securing 13 th place for Aprilia in Thailand.

Ten years on from the decision to switch to a control tyre in MotoGP, three of the championship’s top riders have reflected on one of the most significant changes ever in the premier class.