MotoGP teams test new hard tyre

MotoGP teams tried Michelin's hard rear tyre for the first time during Sunday warm-up at Motegi Japanese Grand Prix.

Hard tyre confusion at Motegi

Michelin's hard compound had a stiffer carcass but same rubber composition as soft version, causing team confusion.

Teams avoid hard tyre early

All teams skipped Michelin's hard tyre during Friday practice due to time constraints and preconceptions.

Sprint race reveals tyre issue

Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia tore soft rear tyres during sprint race, prompting crisis meeting and tyre decisions.

Hard tyre performs well

Hard rear tyres delivered strong performance on Motegi's new track, with all teams using medium front and hard rear combination.

Riders admit mistake

Francesco Bagnaia admitted teams missed opportunity to test hard tyre, saying it was important to try every option available.

“It is the riders' fault that we didn't try that tyre. Michelin told us it was a reserve, and normally you avoid using it. But I think from now on it is important to try every option available”

Michelin boss explains error

Michelin's MotoGP boss confirmed teams got hard tyre wrong due to time constraints and track conditions.

“We asked the riders to try the hard tyre in the warm-up. And the choice was clear. The teams didn't want to try it in practice because of the lack of time”