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Michelin expects higher September temperatures at Barcelona MotoGP, with riders offered a revised hard front tyre option.
Michelin will use mostly the same tyre allocation for the Barcelona MotoGP as in the 2024 event, but there will be a key change with the introduction of a new hard front option, similar to what was available in Austria and Hungary. This new hard front tyre features a more rigid and robust casing to provide extra support under braking and improved stability while maintaining the grip levels of a medium tyre. Alex Rins from Monster Yamaha was the only rider to use this new hard tyre at the Red Bull Ring so far. Michelin’s two-wheel competition programme manager, Piero Taramasso, highlighted the challenges of the Catalan Grand Prix, known for its low grip and pronounced rear-wheel spin, making tyre management crucial. The race date being later this year will bring higher track temperatures, adding another variable for teams to consider compared to the 2024 race in May. Michelin is confident that the 2025 tyre allocation, including the new hard front option, will better suit the demands of the Barcelona circuit and allow riders to demonstrate their full potential.
