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MotoGP, Michelin: pleased with the results in Argentina

Technical Director Goubert: "Termas was one of those circuits where we wanted to take big steps, we believe we have done that"

MotoGP: Michelin: pleased with the results in Argentina

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A year ago, the Termas de Rio Hondo track was the turning point for Michelin, in a negative direction. The problems with the rear tyres had forced a shortened race interrupted by a compulsory tyre change. The French manufacturer, however, learned from its mistakes and this weekend everything went smoothly.

The asphalt and the Argentine circuit temperatures did not cause any strain for the Michelins and the GP was held without any trouble.

We have had a very successful weekend here in Argentina and are pleased with what we have accomplished - said technical director Nicolas Goubert - On the first day the temperatures were quite high, but all the tyres performed well and we saw some very fast times, which was impressive considering the track was not in the best condition. Then on Saturday the rain fell and again we had very good performances from the wets, including Marc Marquez setting the fastest wet lap here.

Even on Sunday in the dry, there were no big problems.

“In the race again the medium and hard option front and rear tyres were used in different pairings by several riders, again demonstrating the choice that is available for all the teams and bikes - he continued - Overall we will take a lot of positives away from Termas, this is a difficult circuit and one that we had in our plans for the season to make big steps at and improve our performance. We believe we have done that and now we will come back next year even stronger. It’s off to Austin now and another track where we feel we have unfinished business from 2016.

Translated by Jonathan Blosser
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