Since last year’s MotoGP British Grand Prix, tyres have had to meet a minimum pressure value during a certain percentage of the race – with infractions being penalized. This year, the sanction is expected to be disqualification, a measure aimed at safety despite being difficult to manage and a source of controversy.
Carlos Ezpeleta, sports director of Dorna, explained on Nico Abad’s YouTube channel that the issue was discussed, emphasizing the risks they aim to avoid:
– We worked a lot with Michelin during the winter and also with the manufacturers to find a formula that continues to provide the safety we have now. That is, the real risk that both Michelin, us, and the manufacturers want to avoid is that there is a problem with the tire, that there is a failure or explosion due to low pressure.
Regarding the changes for 2024, the Spaniard stated that the minimum values decreased: ‘We know that for the riders and teams, this is very difficult to manage. The values have been reduced for this year, and I think we will be much more under control. Let’s say that the time has increased from 50 to 60% of valid laps, but the pressure has decreased significantly’.