As has been the case for some time now, Michelin shares its observations and its summary of feedback from MotoGP riders every riding evening.
In the case of the Indonesian Grand Prix on the Mandalika circuit, this is all the more important as the asphalt has just been partly resurfaced and the tire allocation has been modified since the IRTA test.
Today was similar to that ofhere with mixed conditions in the morning, due to rain before the first session, and dry in the afternoon.
Track temperatures were 32 degrees C in the morning and 44 degrees in the afternoon.
Following yesterday's news According to which tires could be used in racing, the objective of the day for the teams was to put as many laps as possible on the solutions which seemed most suitable for the race. The 3 forwards and the 2 backs were the potential candidates.
The Medium front worked well in the late morning, but also in the afternoon. The support and grip levels are there, but on the other hand, the more aggressive riders noticed a drop in potential with too much movement after a few runs.
The Hard front (type 1) was appreciated by some teams because this solution provided even more support.
The Hard (type 2) has been tested by several runners, and some have found an advantage with better stability and agility. However, others were not as enthusiastic.
The result is that all 3 front solutions can be used for racing.
The soft rear gave good grip and a quick warm-up, and as a result was very effective in qualifying, giving the same lap times as in testing. It also showed acceptable consistency on better-tuned, less aggressive bikes.
The Medium rear offered more stability, with good grip and better consistency over time.
The appearance of all front and rear tires, when worn, was good.
