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Michelin has dropped the bombshell news that its MotoGP front tyre, designed to alleviate the issues plaguing the championship with tyre pressure penalties, will now not be ready for the 2025 season and instead will be delayed by at least a season
Michelin announced that the new MotoGP front tyre, intended to address tire pressure issues in the championship, will not be ready for the 2025 season as initially planned, but will be delayed for at least a year due to the need for further testing. The tyre aims to resolve front tyre pressure problems that have affected the championship recently, leading to penalties for running low pressures and affecting race results. Tested by the MotoGP grid at Misano, riders like Pecco Bagnaia have praised the tyre for its improvements, especially in braking and grip. Despite positive feedback, Michelin has decided to delay the tyre’s introduction to ensure optimal performance across different tracks and conditions. The decision to postpone the new tyre was made due to the necessity of more extensive testing, as one test was deemed insufficient to guarantee its effectiveness. The lack of sufficient data for the tyre’s introduction was partly attributed to the rejection of a mandatory test in the 2024 season because of calendar congestion. Michelin and MotoGP stakeholders are considering implementing mandatory testing at future races to gather more information before introducing the new tyre to the championship.
