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MotoGP: “expanded configuration was not what Michelin wanted”

Following the news that MotoGP has selected Pirelli as an exclusive tyre supplier from 2027, Michelin has commented that Dorna Sport “decide to select a single tyre supplier for all MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE categories” after “several months of discussions”. The problem is “this expanded configuration was not what Michelin wanted, as we have always preferred to focus exclusively on two disciplines: MotoGP and MotoE”, a Michelin spokesperson told Tyres & Accessories in answer to our questions.

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6th March 2025/by Chris

Michelin extends MotoGP tyre-supply partnership until 2026

International News, Motorsport

Michelin

Michelin and Dorna Sports have confirmed a new three-year contract extension with Michelin. The extended tyre supply deal will see the French firm continue as the sole official tyre supplier to MotoGP until at least 2026 and therefore means the partners will reach the milestone of a decade racing together.

15th September 2021/by Chris

Michelin named FIM Moto-e World Cup tyre supplier

Motorsport

As of 2019, fans of motorcycle racing will be able to follow an all-electric series, with protagonists in the upcoming FIM Moto-e World Cup dispensing with internal combustion entirely. Dorna Sports has announced that Michelin will act as official tyre supplier to the series.

15th December 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop extends Moto2, Moto3 brand and technical partnerships

Motorsport

Since the Moto2 category of the F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship was launched in 2010, it has known only one tyre supplier. The same applies to the Moto3 class, which began in 2012 – both have run solely on Dunlop tyres since their inauguration. This status as official tyre supplier for both classes – which form an integral part of MotoGP race weekends – has now been extended to cover the 2018 to 2020 seasons. In addition to remaining as tyre supplier, Dunlop will also continue to promote its #ForeverForward Award.

29th November 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s Goubert to take position at Dorna Sports

Career Tracks

Nicolas Goubert, currently deputy director, technical director of the Michelin Racing Group and supervisor of Michelin’s MotoGP programme, will take up a new position at Dorna Sports next February. He has been appointed executive director of upcoming electric motorcycle championship, the FIM Moto-e World Cup.

27th November 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

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