Ahead Of The Mandalika MotoGP: Michelin Modifies Tire Allocation And Prepares Special Wrapping, Making Competition More Difficult To Predict?

Michelin modified the tire allocation for the Mandalika MotoGP race. (Doc. MotoGP)

JAKARTA - Michelin has modified the tire allocation for the Mandalika MotoGP race. In addition, the French manufacturer has also prepared a special tire wrapper.

Michelin confirmed that there was a change in the tire allocation for the Mandalika Circuit, but with the same compound as during the pre-season test last February. Rumors previously circulated that the soft compound front tires would be replaced.

Michelin Motorsport manager, Piero Taramasso, explained that during the test the results were very positive from a tire perspective. However, they realized that changes had to be made.

"We soon realized that due to the combination of the new track surface, fast layout and high temperatures, the tires were under pressure and overheating," Taramasso said.

"As a result, we have modified the allocations for the weekend races. We will keep the same compound used in the tests where it provides an excellent level of grip and consistency, but we have placed it in a special case designed for more temperature control. effective," he added.

This change in tire allocation is believed to make the race more difficult to predict. Moreover, the trajectory of the Mandalika Circuit is also no longer the same as during the test, after re-paving.

This makes the riders really "blind" ahead of the Mandalika MotoGP race. Whoever adapts quickly and finds the right setting, he may be the one who will come out victorious.