Melandri happy with the switch from Michelin to Bridgestone

Melandri happy with the switch from Michelin to Bridgestone

 

Tyre boost for Melandri

By Matthew Birt -

MotoGP

 06 February 2007 12:16

Marco Melandri has praised Bridgestone’s front tyre after his shock winter switch from Michelin.

The Gresini Honda rider has added to the many plaudits of the Bridgestone front, which has a reputation for being the Japanese manufacturers major advantage over rivals Michelin.

Michelin’s response to try and bridge the gap has seen them begin intensive development work on a new 16-inch front tyre, but Melandri said: “When I tested the 990 on Bridgestone’s in Valencia I really enjoyed the front tyre. I didn’t really have a good feeling with the front forks last season but with this bike I really like it in the fast corners. 

“I know all of the time what the front is going to do, I have more confidence and more feedback.”