Repsol Honda have announced that they will ride the next MotoGP in split garage. Dani Pedrosa using Bridgestone tyres and teammate Nicky Hayden on Michelin.It all started during the Brno Grand Prix with grip problems and complaints about a “powerlessness”…
Bridgestone has now officially become the MotoGP tire supplier with a contract for the next three years (2009-2011) after signing a deal with commercial rights holders Dorna Sports.Bridgestone was the only company to submit a proposal when Michelin failed to…
Despite rumors of Pirelli thinking of supplying tires to MotoGP and Michelin was thinking of a shock return in 2012, with Bridgestone thinking of cutting back their involvement in the series, the Japanese tire manufacturer has confirmed that it has…
Are we going to a MotoGP with one single tyre brand like World Superbike? All present MotoGP riders came together last Saturday just before the Brno race day for a meeting, chaired by Dorna’s CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta with one single…
According to British website MCN, French tire manufacturer may want to return to MotoGP in 2012 and end the single tire rule that was implemented in 2009. This rumor may be coming on the wave that Bridgestone’s contract as sole…
James Toseland is blaming his tyres on a last disappointing round. He said: “We have six rounds left and there is still a lot can happen. We can’t be finishing at the back because at the start of the season…
Valentino Rossi was fast last year riding his bike with Michelin tyres on the Motegi track. But today Valentino is riding with Bridgestone. And he’s eager to see the results with his new tyres. Rossi could clinch his first MotoGP…
This is a great promotion video from Michelin with “mini-riders” MotoGP from the French company: Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, Colin Edwards, James Toseland and Nicky Hayden.
Through this commercial TV spot, Michelin thanks all the riders and teams who trusted the tyre manufacturer during 36 years of MotoGP championships. It was broadcast on Eurosport during the last MotoGP round in Valencia. It was the last round…
Michelin boss Jean-Phillippe Weber has given his idea about the safety and the single tyre rule in MotoGP. Weber is thinking it will not change much. About the new coming changes he has said: “I don’t think it will change…
After the meetings about safety in MotoGP and the tyre problems from some teams, a rumour has emerged about a renewed tyre regulation for next year in MotoGP. It might be the end of the association with Michelin as could…
If you happen to visit the upcoming Motor Show fair in Essen, Germany you can see this big drivable motorbike. The fair will open from November 29th until December 7th. This mega-bike was made by Gregory Dunham from the US,…