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Michelin tweaks controversial MotoGP tyre pressure rule for 2024
Due to safety concerns regarding teams running below recommended tyre pressures, MotoGP implemented new minimum front and rear limits beginning at last year’s British Grand Prix. Riders had expressed worries about the narrow working window of the new front minimum pressure of 1.88 bar, fearing a loss of grip due to tire ballooning. Setting up pressure levels per race to avoid penalties became a challenge for the riders. In 2023, regulations stated that riders could not go below minimum pressures for more than 30% of a sprint and 50% of a grand prix. Penalties were handed out to riders who breached these limits, with some being issued warnings and others receiving time penalties. Moving forward to 2024, any rider found in violation of the pressure rule will face disqualification from the race results. Michelin has reduced the minimum front pressure to 1.8 bar, aiming to provide engineers and riders with a wider pressure range for better control. The reduction in pressure was the result of comprehensive data analysis and testing by Michelin, allowing for improved performance and safety on the track.
