Despite his impressive performance at the Red Bull Ring, Pecco Bagnaia did not mince his words when discussing an issue he believes threatens rider safety in MotoGP: the front tires supplied by Michelin.
Behind the mastery of his driving on the site of the Austrian Grand Prix, Pecco Bagnaia hides a deep worry. The double World Champion points the finger the front tires, which according to him, are no longer up to the increasing performance of current motorcycles. “ They are testing and improving, but we need a new tire as soon as possible. We are constantly improving our performance, but the front tire remains the same. This is starting to get a little tricky »
Le Red Bull Ring, known for its numerous braking zones, particularly exposes this problem. “ Here this is even more visible due to the numerous braking zones. The course looks simple from the outside, but it is very technical “, he explains, pointing out that several drivers crashed during testing due to a loss of front grip.
Pecco Bagnaia sounds the alarm
The message of bagnaia is clear : Michelin must react quickly. With the championship becoming more and more competitive, ignoring such a crucial safety issue would be irresponsible. The drivers risk their integrity with every turn, every braking. Not evolving with today's MotoGP is putting yourself in unnecessary danger, says the official Ducati on speedweek.
In the middle of a season where every tenth of a second counts, Pecco's criticism bagnaia could well start a storm in the paddock. Drivers are asking for improvements to drive faster, but above all in complete safety. For bagnaia, continue to push the limits without a rapid and effective response from Michelin could prove problematic.
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