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OVER 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION IN MOTORBIKE RACING

1973 - 2023: celebrating 500 wins in MotoGPTM!

Experience over 50 years of innovation with Motorbike Racing. Discover the cutting-edge technologies that define our legacy in the dynamic world of two-wheeled excellence. Join us on this epic journey from Michelin's very first race to our latest victories in MotoGP™. Over five decades, our commitment to innovation has inspired more than 540 incredible victories, thanks to MICHELIN tyres that have empowered riders to push the boundaries of performance.

Since 2016, Michelin has been continuously breaking records, pushing boundaries, and creating a legacy of excellence in MotoGP!

Michelin was the official manufacturer of the first 100% electric motorcycle world championship until the end of the 2025 season. The technologies and expertise developed in MotoE™ live on, fueling our ongoing commitment to electric mobility and sustainable performance.

Our DNA of innovation continues to drive progress across all forms of motorcycle racing.

MICHELIN WILL BE INVOLVED IN MOTOGP FROM 2016 TO 2026

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Michelin 50 years of innovation in Moto Racing

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  • Motorsport is an accelerator of innovation

    1973 : 1st VICTORY in 500cm3 for Michelin

  • 1974: 1st appearance for SLICK TYRES

    1974: 1st appearance for SLICK TYRES

  • 1984: RADIAL TECHNOLOGY comes to the fore in topflight motorcycle racing.

    1984: RADIAL TECHNOLOGY comes to the fore in topflight motorcycle racing.

  • 1992: 1st GP 500 SILICA-REINFORCED COMPOUND

    1992: 1st GP 500 SILICA-REINFORCED COMPOUND

  • 1994: Introduction of ASYMMETRICAL TYRES IN GP 500

    1994: Introduction of ASYMMETRICAL TYRES IN GP 500

  • 2003: 300th victory in the Premier class, at the Assen Grand Prix.

    2003: 300th victory in the Premier class, at the Assen Grand Prix.

  • 2016: 17-INCH TYRES are now used in MotoGP™

    2016: 17-INCH TYRES are now used in MotoGP™

  • 2019: 1st OFFICIAL TYRE SUPPLIER of MotoE™ World Championship

    2019: 1st OFFICIAL TYRE SUPPLIER of MotoE™ World Championship

  • 2022: RENEWABLE OR RECYCLED MATERIALS are integrated in the MotoE™ tyres

    2022: RENEWABLE OR RECYCLED MATERIALS are integrated in the MotoE™ tyres

  • 2023: REDUCTION of the MotoGP™ tyre allocation

    2023: REDUCTION of the MotoGP™ tyre allocation

  • 2023: 500th victory with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)

    2023: 500th victory with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)

  • 2024: More THAN 50% RENEWABLE AND RECYCLED MATERIALS in MotoE™ tyres

    2024-2025: More THAN 50% RENEWABLE AND RECYCLED MATERIALS in MotoE™ tyres

  • 2026 michelin has changed its tyre allocation

    2026 : Michelin has changed its tyre allocation, moving from three to two front tyre specifications, with seven soft compound tyres allocated compared to five in 2025. This change reduces tyres production and therefore limits CO2 emissions.

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Our tyres are designed to win

We are the tyre manufacturer with the most victories in the Major FIA and FIM World Championships over the last 50 years (1).

We race for change

Motorsport is an accelerator of innovation
LEGAL MENTIONS

Over the last 50 years, Michelin has obtained more than 750 victories in the Major FIA World championships (Formula 1, World Endurance Championship (WEC), Sportscar World Championship, Grand Touring (GT), World Rally Championship (WRC) and Formula E) and more than 850 victories in the Major FIM world championships (MotoGP™, Superbike, Endurance World Championship (EWC) and Rally-Raid)