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Michelin believes real-time MotoGP data is reliable enough for tyre pressure penalties to be served in-race, ending podium reshuffles.
Michelin is considering implementing in-race punishments like long laps instead of post-race time penalties for MotoGP tyre pressure violations. The current system penalizes riders with a 16-second penalty if they fail to maintain the minimum specified pressure for a certain percentage of laps. Results being changed after the race can dampen the excitement of podium celebrations. Although no rider has lost a victory due to tyre pressure violations, some have been demoted from the podium, like Maverick Vinales in Qatar. Michelin is open to changing the penalty application process to make it more immediate and fair by issuing penalties during the race. Piero Taramasso from Michelin believes in-race monitoring technology could allow for more precise and timely penalties, such as long lap penalties, leading to a more equitable system for MotoGP riders and teams.
