MotoGP

[p6x]

21 hours ago, GuzziMoto said:

I don't see why you think Michelin would need Dorna's approval to not introduce a new front tire.

This is what the media have said. Including official Michelin statements which have not been contradicted by Dorna either.

Why wouldn't Michelin introduce the tire that solves the current pressure limitations? there is no rationale for not doing it.

In any case, there is more suspense in trying to guess who will be the next pope than predicting who will win the world championship.... lol...

[audiomick]

1 hour ago, p6x said:

...there is no rationale for not doing it.

 

Unless there is some unresolved uncertainty regarding it. Better safe than sorry.

Edited 14 hours ago by audiomick

[p6x]

5 hours ago, audiomick said:

Unless there is some unresolved uncertainty regarding it. Better safe than sorry.

That front tire was going to debut in 2026, however, since development has been frozen until the start of the new regulations in 2027, that front tire will not be introduced to maintain consistency for all teams.

They will continue with the 2024 Front tire until the end of their tenure.

Hopefully, Pirelli will not fall in the same trap.

I found this (english) article about the front tire that was meant to be introduced in 2025.

https://www.paddock-gp.com/en/motogp-en-2025-la-donne-pourrait-changer-avec-larrivee-annoncee-par-michelin-dun-pneu-avant-plus-gros/

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by p6x

[PJPR01]

What has happened to Bagnaia...he's acting like a first year rookie all of a sudden...timid, unsure, happy with a 3rd place finish...I don't get it. 

I mean I enjoy seeing Marquez win, but some variety would be nice too...it's like the rest of the folks showing up are being paid NOT to race almost.

Fabio...well, Fabio is in a slump now...from World Champ to has been in just a few seasons.   Zarco...another no show.  

At this rate it would be almost fun to bring back Takagami to see some more bumping and grinding....

[p6x]

3 minutes ago, PJPR01 said:

What has happened to Bagnaia...he's acting like a first year rookie all of a sudden...timid, unsure, happy with a 3rd place finish...I don't get it. 

I mean I enjoy seeing Marquez win, but some variety would be nice too...it's like the rest of the folks showing up are being paid NOT to race almost.

Fabio...well, Fabio is in a slump now...from World Champ to has been in just a few seasons.   Zarco...another no show.  

At this rate it would be almost fun to bring back Takagami to see some more bumping and grinding....

Bagnaia has an issue with this year's sprint race Ducati configuration with the small reservoir. He said that he is working to get back the feeling. Tomorrow should be different, hopefully. Bagnaia likes Jerez.

Fabio was actually delighted to manage pole position with a new track record for the circuit. He said that he had to pull all the stops to stay in front, it was fill or kill. Unfortunately, he does not know why he was performing at this track. Tomorrow will most likely be different. He is not going to throw it away.

Zarco, and all the Honda team have to compose with a lot of vibrations from the rear. He said that he was not comfortable with the bike, and indeed, he went down. He was the only one using medium tires when the rest used soft.

We can anticipate that tomorrow will be the same, as shown with Fabio, it is almost impossible to overtake outside the racing line on Jerez.

[fotoguzzi]

I’m thinking MM is in his head.. MM is clearly the best rider on the best bike and out to prove he’s better than Bagn’s, AM wants his job.