The variety of Michelin personal check tires out there to every MotoGP producer can be considerably decreased in 2026 because the premier class begins its transition to Pirelli for the brand new 850cc period.
MotoGP check tire allocation is used to manage the velocity of motorbike improvement and is managed by a concession rating system.
Nevertheless, the 1000cc/Michelin improvement is ready to be phased out later this 12 months, as all producers together with Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha are more and more centered on constructing new 2027-spec 850cc machines fitted with Pirelli tyres.
Due to this fact, the revised 2026 Michelin civilian check assignments are as follows:
- Rank A (Ducati): 75 tires (down from 170) – for check riders solely.
- Rank B: 84 tires (down from 190) – check rider solely (no present producer).
- Rank C (Aprilia, KTM, Honda): 93 tires (down from 220) – check riders solely.
- Rank D (Yamaha): 115 tires (down from 260) – Check rider or contract race rider.
As for official testing, the ultimate post-race check utilizing Michelin rubber is scheduled to happen in Barcelona the day after the Catalunya Grand Prix in mid-Might.
All subsequent official exams can be carried out on Pirelli tires.
