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With the Catalunya MotoGP postponed from its usual June date until the end of September due to the Covid pandemic, Michelin was forced to rely on historical weather data for the Barcelona area to make its pre-season tyre selection.

With Misano resurfaced ahead of its back-to-back 2020 MotoGP rounds, starting this weekend, rules allow Michelin to expand its usual tyre selection to include a fourth option.

Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed that Michelin's revised 2020 MotoGP rear tyres initially proved a challenge for Ducati.

The opening MotoE test of 2020 saw three new technical developments handed to the electric-bike class in the form of enhanced battery cooling, new Michelin tyres and revised Ohlins forks for the Energica machines.

Michelin has officially confirmed that a new construction rear tyre will be available for the 2020 MotoGP season, following a comprehensive range of tests held at a variety of venues last year.

Big braking loads and hard acceleration characterise the Motegi circuit in Japan, venue for this weekend's MotoGP. But the stop-go layout means a lack of flowing corners and therefore not as much stress placed on the rear tyres as at some other tracks.

MotoGP will run a specific Michelin tyre test on Friday practice at the Australian round. As part of Michelin’s 2020 tyre development plans, all MotoGP riders will return to action for a special practice session which will not contribute towards the race weekend at Phillip Island.

Michelin is aiming to cut MotoGP lap times by around half-a-second at certain tracks next season, thanks to a new rear casing.

Michelin will be bringing its 'new technology' rear tyres, plus a new compound hard front, for its home MotoGP at Le Mans this weekend.

Extensive resurfacing since last November's post-season test means Michelin will bring an expanded tyre line-up to this weekend's Spanish MotoGP.

Further bump removal work at the Circuit of the Americas means Michelin is not entirely sure what to expect from the track surface during this weekend's MotoGP in Austin, Texas.

Argentina's Termas de Rio Hondo has proven one of Michelin's toughest opponents since debuting as MotoGP's single tyre supplier in 2016.

Some new tyre compounds, creating using Michelin's latest technology, face one final test before being introduced for the 2019 MotoGP season.

Michelin boss Piero Taramasso concedes the inaugural Thailand MotoGP round proved a tough race weekend due to inaccurate information and having to decide tyre compounds with limited knowledge.

Aleix Espargaro took the tyre gamble none of his MotoGP rivals risked, while also going against Michelin’s recommendations, on his way to securing 13 th place for Aprilia in Thailand.

Ten years on from the decision to switch to a control tyre in MotoGP, three of the championship’s top riders have reflected on one of the most significant changes ever in the premier class.

Michelin will provide an expanded choice of four rear slicks, specifically developed for MotoGP's race debut in Thailand this weekend. Data from the official Buriram test in February 'led to specific rear tyres being constructed to contend with high temperatures that will be generated'.

Michelin is hoping for another 'clean sweep' of all six tyre compounds being chosen for use in Sunday's Aragon MotoGP race, as occurred last time at Misano and last year at Aragon.

Michelin has ruled out a return to Formula 1 under the tyre tender starting in 2020 amid uncertainty over the tender supply requirements.

Romain Grosjean has called on Formula 1 bosses to focus on giving drivers better quality tyres in the future as part of the planned changes for the sport, calling it “one of the big problems” at present.

Michelin has confirmed it will provide four different front and rear tyre compounds for the British MotoGP following Silverstone’s resurfacing.

Johann Zarco feels Michelin’s special tyre specification for the Austrian MotoGP is hampering Yamaha’s progress even more than usual with less edge grip for him to exploit.

Fresh from a 400th premier-class victory at Jerez, MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin is turning its focus on new lap records during its home round at Le Mans this weekend.

MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin will face its third 'new' track surface in as many events, during the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez this weekend.