front tyre

While the full version of Michelin's new MotoGP front tyre won't be available to race with until 2025, some next generation compounds are being readied for next season.

The impact of wings, ride height devices and bigger brakes means the current Michelin front tyre was designed for a different MotoGP era.

Franco Morbidelli feels the red-flagged races at Jerez were a symptom of overtaking difficulties in MotoGP, caused by the latest bike technology ‘outweighing’ the front tyre technology.

While MotoGP teams and riders put the final touches on their 2023 preparations at Portimao this weekend, exclusive tyre supplier Michelin is also looking further into the future.

A common compliant after Sunday’s French Grand Prix was how difficult it has become to overtake in MotoGP.