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The July break was not just a chance to enjoy some holiday time, but also an opportunity to prepare for the second part of the season.
“It’s great to get back to racing action after the mid-season break, although we have been working throughout as we continue to analyse the data from the first nine races - states Piero Taramasso, two-wheel manager at Michelin. We've also looked at the strategies for the rest of the year, starting with the race at Brno."
The Czech track will put a lot of strain on the tyres, due to its abrasive surface and violent hard braking point, as well as the undulation. Michelin has decided to bring asymmetrical rear tyres in the three compounds (soft, medium and hard), while construction at the front will be symmetrical.
È ancora una volta Taramasso a spiegare il perché di questa scelta.
“This is certainly a complex circuit and always a big test for the tyres. It’s a wide track with many elevation changes and a wide variety of corners. The hard-braking downhill zones place extra load on the front and then consistent and stable rear grip is needed to force the acceleration of the bikes on to the asphalt. This puts a lot of stress and demands on both the front and rear tyres, so we need to have rubber that can cope with almost everything."
Without forgetting the weather.
“Last year we had a wet race - recalls the manager - but prior to that the track was dry and we saw some very fast lap-times, we would like it to be fine this weekend so we can show what the slicks can do over a race distance and give the riders the grip and consistency they need to put on a good show for the huge crowds expected at Brno.”
