As tmcblog previously tried to write, one of the factors that will have a central role in motorbike performance in the new era of MotoGP in 2027 with its new but still not fixed technical regulations is that Michelin tires currently have a contract that ends in 2026, while there are several wishes that Pirelli continues supply continuity which is currently quite extensive to Moto2 and Moto3. continuing to Primary class in 2027.
However, the latest news is that Michelin is still trying to continue providing support to MotoGP after 2026. The head of the Micelin Two-Wheel Racing project, Piero Taramasso, via Motorsport said ” Our contract ends in 2026, but we are talking with Dorna to extend it in 2027 and also 2028. That is why we are also participating in working groups and meetings regarding the new regulations that will be coming in 2027.
We can clearly see that several points of change in technical regulations mean that the 2027 motorbike will have a character that does not put more pressure on the tires. Banning Holeshot and Ride Height Devices
” I think they are changing for the better With reduced performance and more sustainable direction. Additionally, I think they could help lower performance [to] attract some new manufacturers. From a tire point of view, we will probably have to revise at least the tire compound towards a slightly softer solution because the bike will be less aggressive to the tire than it is now. “
Currently, with increasingly massive aero developments, the development of the main winglet on the front fairing is no longer focused on its original intention, namely as an anti-wheelie solution because that task has been shifted to the Ride Height Device. The addition of the front wing now improves the grip quality of the front tires. However, there is a side effect, namely increasing the stress on the tire rubber which, combined with dirty air on the front motorbike in Close Racing, makes the front tire suffer. Seeing this, Michelin is indeed trying to provide support for the supply of tires that are ‘stronger’ and more durable. . The aim is to harden the compound. So, if the downforce is reduced later, the cause of stress will be reduced and they can provide a softer compound solution, at least close to the one currently used by Pirelli.
