P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Debate raged in the MotoGP paddock about whether Jorge Martin’s tyre complaints were valid.
Pramac rider Martin believes that the poor performance in the Qatar MotoGP was due to the subpar Michelin tires, which caused him to lose a 21-point advantage to his title rival Francesco Bagnaia going into the final round. In response, Michelin has promised to investigate the quality of the allocated tires. Martin’s lack of rear grip seemed to be the main issue, affecting his ability to maneuver the bike in the turns. Experts like Sylvain Guintoli and Neil Hodgson also believe that there may have been a faulty tire in the mix, as Martin’s bike didn’t turn well and experienced zero acceleration. However, Guintoli suggested that it could have been a problem with the electronics or the ECU. Despite the debate, it is unlikely that a bad tire was deliberately given to Martin, as tire selection is carefully monitored and accounted for, and teams have specific information about the tires they use.
