{"id":96176,"date":"2016-12-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pre.boxrepsol.com\/uncategorized\/temperature-and-asphalt-key-factors-when-choosing-a-tyre\/"},"modified":"2023-02-27T06:54:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T08:54:09","slug":"temperature-and-asphalt-key-factors-when-choosing-a-tyre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pre.boxrepsol.com\/en\/motogp-en\/temperature-and-asphalt-key-factors-when-choosing-a-tyre\/","title":{"rendered":"Temperature and asphalt: key factors when choosing a tyre"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Advice from Michelin technicians let the riders focus on their performance<\/p>\n

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All MotoGP World Championship teams have a tyre technician who works for Michelin, the official tyre provider. The technician carries out a comprehensive analysis of the conditions at the Grand Prix, offering any necessary advice for the team and rider to be able to choose the most suitable tyre when required.<\/p>\n

Their work and understanding of the task are crucial for the team’s performance and the rider’s safety. Their advice is based on an analysis of the temperature and position of the track, tyre temperature and pressure, and the rider’s comments during training and the race. The professionals who work with the teams in each Grand Prix emphasise that: \u201cthe estimated temperature of the track is not the only consideration<\/strong>. For each race, we assess the layout of the track, including the shape and direction of turns, the micro and macro-granularity (compactness) of the surface, and the lateral and longitudinal forces applied to the tyres”.<\/p>\n

Each tyre is designed to provide the highest level of performance and sustainability within specific temperature parameters. Data analysis and the choice of tyres affect the rider’s performance on the track. If the tyre overheats, it loses grip<\/strong> and the motorcycle begins to slide and turn. Bubbles can also appear in the rubber lining. At low temperatures, the wheel loses its full grip potential<\/strong> and the motorcycle begins to slide. This can cause a phenomenon called graining<\/em>, where the rubber develops small ridges across the edge of the tyre.<\/p>\n

As confirmed by Michelin technicians who work closely with the Repsol Honda Team, “temperature has a direct impact on tyre grip and sustainability”. They are designed to be highly versatile<\/strong>, which means a consistent performance<\/strong> in a wide range of temperatures\u201d.<\/p>\n

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