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Michelin has decided to delay the introduction of its new FIA WEC Hypercar and IMSA GTP class tires by a year, to the start of the 2026 season. The French tire manufacturer’s decision comes i…
Michelin has delayed the introduction of its new FIA WEC Hypercar and IMSA GTP class tires until the start of the 2026 season. This decision follows a recent test at Circuit of The Americas, which was part of a multi-day run for WEC Hypercar manufacturers. The delay was mainly due to disruptions in Michelin’s dry tire test program in Europe caused by adverse weather conditions earlier this year. The company believes its current tire offering is sufficient and wants to focus on fine-tuning the new range, which aims to improve warm-up, consistency, and durability while incorporating renewable materials. The new tires are now set to debut in January 2026 at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona.
