P1racenews AI automatic summary:
All riders in Saturday’s Mandalika MotoGP Sprint used the soft rear tyre but Michelin ‘strongly recommends’ switching to the medium or hard for today’s full length grand prix.
The high track temperature and new, rough asphalt are causing a lot of stress on both front and rear tires due to constant braking and acceleration. Michelin strongly recommends riders to choose Medium or Hard compound rear tires for Sunday’s Grand Prix. The Soft compound rear tires used in the Sprint race performed well initially but led to blisters and a drop in performance towards the end. Therefore, switching to Medium compound rear tires is recommended for better consistency. For the front tires, a more rigid compound like Medium or Hard is advised for the race. Maverick Vinales experienced a drop in performance with the Soft rear tire and will be switching to the Medium or Hard compound for Sunday. Surface temperature, not tire wear, is the main limiting factor this weekend.
Source: Crash
