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"To prepare the tyres for the races in Europe, the ideal time is 5 weeks, but we can also do it in...
26 Jan 2021
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Riders will be able to choose from 4 different compound options instead of the usual 3 and will...
18 Nov 2020
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A contract extension sees the intermediate and lightweight classes remain on Dunlop rubber for at...
13 Nov 2020
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The French tire dealer will have to face low temperatures and the risk of rain in its home GP: “We...
07 Oct 2020
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Taramasso: "We have the range of tyres to do that". Hard compound front will be asymmetrical
22 Sep 2020
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The idea is crazy and the video became viral in a few hours: mount an action cam on the rim, with a...
04 Aug 2020
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"We need a certain calendar to plan production. The new rear tyre will be an advantage for everyone...
17 Apr 2020
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VIDEO - "Two winter tests are not enough. I want to fight for the title. It's hard to be the best,...
14 Apr 2020
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"After a few laps I have to slow down and I don't understand why. The other Yamaha riders manage to...
25 Feb 2020
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"I set my fastest time on the fifth lap but destroyed the rear tyre. The Kawasaki was heavy, at the...
24 Feb 2020
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"You have to get the best out of them when cornering, while they don’t give any support in...
08 Feb 2020
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The first time that the new Michelin Power Slick rear tyre was tested in the field was in the...
09 Jan 2020
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Temperatures can be very low in the morning, but tyres struggle to cool on the left side:...
11 Nov 2019
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Piero Taramasso: "tyres have to take on abrasive asphalt and very varied weather conditions, we're...
30 Oct 2019
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The MotoGP riders will participate in a short test with the 2020 tyre over the race weekend....
22 Oct 2019
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"But the problem was the lack of rear tire grip. I don't know what happened, but it had never...
20 Oct 2019
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The Chang International Circuit tends to overheat rear tires with a particular construction, also...
30 Sep 2019
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Taramasso: "we have the right tyres to do it". For the first time, the MotoE will feature two races...
09 Sep 2019
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The English circuit has been completely repaved and tests weren't carried out. Four tire options...
19 Aug 2019
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Taramasso: "This track causes a lot of stress to tires, but we know our range will work the best it...
29 Jul 2019
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The premier class bikes will also have asymmetrical front tires. Unique compound for electric bikes...
02 Jul 2019
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Confidence in the tyres selected for the Dutch GP, both for wet and dry conditions. Taramasso: "...
24 Jun 2019
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Taramasso introduces the Catalunya Grand Prix at a track that is tough on tyres. Michelin will...
10 Jun 2019
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Tires made with a new technology to face the Italian GP. Taramasso: "Many factors to consider, but...
28 May 2019
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The tire dealer faces the GP on its own turf with the latest innovations in terms of compounds for...
13 May 2019
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A new and larger rear tyre is to be introduced as of the Spanish GP, as well as two new solutions...
30 Apr 2019
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Not having been able to perform tests after the asphalt was resurfaced, the riders will have 4...
29 Apr 2019
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Work has been done on the track to smooth out the bumps: "Until Friday, we don’t completely know...
08 Apr 2019
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A wider rear solution has been developed in response to the needs of the Triumph engine, but it won...
05 Mar 2019
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The two new tyres comprise a hard front and soft rear compound, created for better performance and...
04 Mar 2019
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The relationship consolidates between the American motorcycle racing championship and the Buffalo-...
23 Feb 2019
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“Our goal is to be faster where we test less. Here, at Sepang, we started out with 2018 tires....
06 Feb 2019
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The Spanish track resembles a snake in terms of its layout: for only the third time this season,...
12 Nov 2018
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High track temperatures stress the tyres while rain is also a possibility
30 Oct 2018
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In Australia the front tyres will also be asymmetrical. Taramasso: "tyres are stressed in a way we...
24 Oct 2018
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The Japanese track is characterised by hard braking points and violent acceleration, without...
15 Oct 2018
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The rear tyre has been designed for the Thai track in order to be able to cope with the high...
01 Oct 2018
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The French tyre manufacturer prepares for the Aragon GP and analyzes: "we've created a competitive...
17 Sep 2018
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The front tyres are put under particular stress, while the possibility of rain is not ruled out
03 Sep 2018
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The track has been completely resurfaced and there have been no tests: 4 different front and rear...
21 Aug 2018
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Manager Piero Taramasso: "we will use a special carcass to prevent overheating at the Red Bull Ring...
07 Aug 2018
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Elevation changes, violent acceleration and hard braking are all challenges. Taramasso: "tyres need...
30 Jul 2018
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The key point is the rear tyre: "it must ensure good grip through the fast turns and respond well...
25 Jun 2018
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"We don't have the right front tyre for this track, like at Mugello. The 7th place time? I am not...
16 Jun 2018
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The # 46 works for the race and experiments a solution to not overheat the rear tire
15 Jun 2018
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Prior to the MotoGP season, tests will only be carried out Sepang and Losail. The airbag becomes...
14 Jun 2018
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The data collected has allowed the Clermont-Ferrand technicians to select the right tyres:...
12 Jun 2018
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The Tuscan track really puts tyres to the test: "the tests confirmed certain things for us, we hope...
29 May 2018