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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
piero taramasso
The premier class of the world championship, it is held for four-stroke 1000 cc prototypes that deliver about 280 hp. The category was introduced in 2002 as a successor to the 500 class which was run with half-litre two-stroke bikes
![MotoGP: Michelin: "Heat and cold, the two enemies of tyres at Valencia"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/11/MotoGP/19-Valencia/michelin-ambience-1573470370.jpg?itok=oCfFmioU "MotoGP: Michelin: "Heat and cold, the two enemies of tyres at Valencia"")
MotoGPTemperatures can be very low in the morning, but tyres struggle to cool on the left side:...11 Nov 2019![MotoGP: Michelin: "Sepang is a track that commands respect"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/10/MotoGP/18-Sepang/michelin-ambience-1572426026.jpg?itok=2nATR4Cl "MotoGP: Michelin: "Sepang is a track that commands respect"")
MotoGPPiero Taramasso: "tyres have to take on abrasive asphalt and very varied weather conditions, we're...30 Oct 2019
MotoGPThe MotoGP riders will participate in a short test with the 2020 tyre over the race weekend....22 Oct 2019![MotoGP: Michelin: special tires at Buriram against "heat stroke"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/09/MotoGP/15-Thailandia/michelin-ambience-1569853588.jpg?itok=-f6KYSrR "MotoGP: Michelin: special tires at Buriram against "heat stroke"")
MotoGPThe Chang International Circuit tends to overheat rear tires with a particular construction, also...30 Sep 2019![MotoGP: Michelin: "We want another record weekend at Misano"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/09/MotoGP/13-Misano/misano-2018-1568023019.jpg?itok=RFxmBKfT "MotoGP: Michelin: "We want another record weekend at Misano"")
MotoGPTaramasso: "we have the right tyres to do it". For the first time, the MotoE will feature two races...09 Sep 2019![MotoGP: Michelin challenges Silverstone in the dark: "We don't know what will happen."](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/08/MotoGP/12-Silverstone/silverstone-ambience-1566229133.jpg?itok=PvYgNvoP "MotoGP: Michelin challenges Silverstone in the dark: "We don't know what will happen."")
MotoGPThe English circuit has been completely repaved and tests weren't carried out. Four tire options...19 Aug 2019
MotoGPThe Michelin MotoGP manager chastises Rins and explains the 15" lost between the 2018 and 2019...05 Aug 2019![MotoGP: Michelin: "Brno is an important test for tires"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/07/MotoGP/10-Brno/brno-ambience-1564398990.jpg?itok=PF8P9cQZ "MotoGP: Michelin: "Brno is an important test for tires"")
MotoGPTaramasso: "This track causes a lot of stress to tires, but we know our range will work the best it...29 Jul 2019
MotoGPThe premier class bikes will also have asymmetrical front tires. Unique compound for electric bikes...02 Jul 2019![MotoGP: Michelin promises: "a fast and hard-fought race at Assen"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/06/MotoGP/08-Assen/assen-ambience-1561374702.jpg?itok=Xou6qKFK "MotoGP: Michelin promises: "a fast and hard-fought race at Assen"")
MotoGPConfidence in the tyres selected for the Dutch GP, both for wet and dry conditions. Taramasso: "...24 Jun 2019![MotoGP: Michelin: "Mugello? Special, yet challenging."](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/05/MotoGP/06-Mugello/mugello-ambience-1559051080.jpg?itok=Lfx3-e_v "MotoGP: Michelin: "Mugello? Special, yet challenging."")
MotoGPTires made with a new technology to face the Italian GP. Taramasso: "Many factors to consider, but...28 May 2019![MotoGP: Michelin: "At Le Mans, the imperative is to put on a show"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/05/MotoGP/05-LeMans/michelin-ambience-1557784049.jpg?itok=3lVKGpJ2 "MotoGP: Michelin: "At Le Mans, the imperative is to put on a show"")
MotoGPThe tire dealer faces the GP on its own turf with the latest innovations in terms of compounds for...13 May 2019
MotoGPNot having been able to perform tests after the asphalt was resurfaced, the riders will have 4...29 Apr 2019- MotoGPWork has been done on the track to smooth out the bumps: "Until Friday, we don’t completely know...08 Apr 2019
![MotoGP: Taramasso: "Rossi has graining problems and the wrong set-up."](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2019/article/foto/03/MotoGP//taramasso.jpg?itok=yE7O3pDA "MotoGP: Taramasso: "Rossi has graining problems and the wrong set-up."")
MotoGPValentino Rossi ran into a bad qualification, but starting from behind will not be his only problem...10 Mar 2019
MotoGP“Our goal is to be faster where we test less. Here, at Sepang, we started out with 2018 tires....06 Feb 2019![MotoGP: Michelin prepares an antidote to the "Valencia snake"](https://www.gpone.com/sites/default/files/styles/highlights/public/images/2018/article/foto/11/MotoGP/19-Valencia/michelin-gomme.jpg?itok=QROvvbbk "MotoGP: Michelin prepares an antidote to the "Valencia snake"")
MotoGPThe Spanish track resembles a snake in terms of its layout: for only the third time this season,...12 Nov 2018
