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"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
- MotoGP"I imagine a 2021 with more stability, the tyres will not change. Just a coincidence that Suzuki...15 Dec 2020
- MotoGPRiders will be able to choose from 4 different compound options instead of the usual 3 and will...18 Nov 2020
- MotoGPThe French tire dealer will have to face low temperatures and the risk of rain in its home GP: “We...07 Oct 2020
- MotoGPTaramasso: "We have the range of tyres to do that". Hard compound front will be asymmetrical22 Sep 2020
- MotoGPNew asphalt on the Italian circuit and an extra (asymmetric) tire for the riders. Taramasso: “It’s...08 Sep 2020
- MotoGPMichelin's response: "It was an error of judgement on their part. As in 2016, the tyre is new and...24 Aug 2020
- MotoGPThe Michelin manager: "Valentino leans out of the bike less than the other riders and therefore...18 Jul 2020
- MotoGPFor the first time the riders will use the brand new rear tyre in the race which will be put to the...13 Jul 2020
- MotoGP"For Jerez and Le Mans, we have tyres for extreme temperatures. The double race? I expect 15 riders...04 Jul 2020
- MotoGP"We need a certain calendar to plan production. The new rear tyre will be an advantage for everyone...17 Apr 2020
- MotoGPThe first time that the new Michelin Power Slick rear tyre was tested in the field was in the...09 Jan 2020
- MotoGPTemperatures can be very low in the morning, but tyres struggle to cool on the left side:...11 Nov 2019
- 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
- MotoGPThe Chang International Circuit tends to overheat rear tires with a particular construction, also...30 Sep 2019
- MotoGPTaramasso: "we have the right tyres to do it". For the first time, the MotoE will feature two races...09 Sep 2019
- MotoGPThe English circuit has been completely repaved and tests weren't carried out. Four tire options...19 Aug 2019