MotoGP, Pedro Acosta calls on Michelin: “vibrations are a problem that they must take into consideration”

Young MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta recently expressed concerns about ongoing chatter problems affecting not only his bike but those of other teams, highlighting an issue that may require serious attention from from Michelin, the official tire supplier of the championship.

After a difficult race Spanish Grand Prix, Acosta didn't shy away from sharing his thoughts on this thorny technical issue. “ In the end, I think this is something that Michelin needs to take into consideration, because other manufacturers also talk about it. From the first moment I got on the bike in Malaysia, the phenomenon was already there, " has explained Peter Acosta, highlighting a problem that is not limited to a single team or a single type of motorcycle.

Chatter, characterized by abnormal motorcycle vibrations at high speeds, continues to baffle many riders and teams, making riding less stable and predictable. “ It's something weird, because it comes neither from the shock absorber nor from the motorcycle directly. So it is quite difficult to understand where it comes from and also to solve or avoid the problem, " added Acosta, highlighting the mysterious and frustrating nature of the problem.

Pedro Acosta: “ it's quite difficult to understand where this comes from »

The problem does not appear to be related to a specific type of tire, as noted Acosta by comparing his experiences on different circuits. “ In the Sprint race in Austin with the soft tire, the chatter was there, but in Jerez, it was with the medium tire and not with the tender. So it's quite difficult to understand where this comes from.,” he said on motorcyclesports, illustrating the difficulty of pinpointing the exact cause of the vibrations.

This situation poses a challenge not only for pilots who must adapt their driving style to compensate for the inconveniences, but also for Michelin , which must take this feedback into account to improve the quality and performance of its products. The chatter issue is not new to the world of MotoGP, but it remains a major concern that affects rider safety and performance.

Solving this problem will require close collaboration between Michelin , teams and pilots to test and refine potential solutions. For Acosta, as with many others in the paddock, the key will be to develop a better understanding of the interactions between the bike, the tires and the different track surfaces, in order to find a sustainable solution that can improve the racing experience for all. .