Michelin Bans Soft Compound for MotoGP Japanese GP
Michelin now recommends the hard rear after several riders reported blistering in the 12-lap sprint, while the medium remains available.
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The strong degradation of the tires was the theme of the Sprint of Motegi with several drivers who had problems with the rear tire. In view of the race on Sunday (LIVE at 7 on Sky Sport and streaming on NOW), Michelin announced that the soft has been withdrawn. The average remains available, but it is the hard the recommended solution DEGRADO GOMME: THE POST POST PHOTOS SPRINT AND THE RECASTRUCTION
After the severe deterioration of the Sprint, Michelin forbids it tender to Motegi and recommends the hard reinforced....
The MotoGP faced very high tire abrasion in the sprint. Michelin has now removed the Soft from the Japan-GP contingent as a result of emergency meetings.
MotoGP's official tyre supplier Michelin has taken the unusual step of banning the use of the soft compound for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The decision was made after serious wear problems with the soft tyres during Saturday's sprint.
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