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Michelin has drawn up a new roadmap for the development and rollout of its forthcoming range of Hypercar and GTP tires, which were initially slated to debut in 2025 but have been pushed back a year…
Michelin has rescheduled the debut of its Hypercar and GTP tires to the start of the 2026 season from 2025 due to various factors, including supply chain issues and weather-related testing delays as communicated by Pierre Alves, Michelin’s sportscar operations manager. The decision to delay was made in July to allow for refining of new compounds and stock production in time for off-season testing. One of the suppliers for a new material crucial for the tires was unable to provide sufficient product for the championships, prompting the postponement. Michelin aims to introduce tires made from more than 50 percent sustainable materials for both IMSA and the FIA WEC simultaneously, focusing on safety, warm-up, and consistency rather than just increased speed. Despite positive feedback from testing at Circuit of The Americas, development work continues, and Michelin is working towards achieving its sustainability target.
