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Marc Marquez says incoming Moto2 graduates could thrive once MotoGP switches its 2027 tire supplier from Michelin to Pirelli. Riders such as Dani Holgado and Senna Agius, who already race on Pirelli tires in Moto2, would have an adaptation edge over established MotoGP veterans, he argued.
Changing tires changes everything from corner entry to exit. From what I've seen trackside, it's the vets who've gotten comfortable on Michelins that'll struggle most. Pirelli-raised guys like Holgado and Agius clicking into the top group in the first few rounds? Totally plausible to me.
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What's actually different between Pirelli and Michelin?
Grip build-up and how fast the tire gets up to temperature differ quite a bit.
Tire supplier changes have flipped the pecking order before, historically.
Would be fun if the veterans actually start sweating over this.
Just imagining Holgado and Agius breaking through is exciting.
Marquez saying this is probably just so he doesn't paint himself into a corner.
Actually the data shows Michelin and Pirelli characteristics differ a lot.
