Preview – Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera 2025 – R16

Press Release Michelin heads to Misano with a proven tyre allocation • The 16th round of the 2025 MotoGP™ World Championship will take place from September 12 to 14 at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. A highly anticipated event in a setting well known to the riders, teams, and Michelin Motorsport. • At the front, as in Barcelona, Michelin is offering a Hard tyre with a stiffer casing, paired with the same compound as the Medium. Symmetrical Soft and Medium tyres complete the allocation. At the rear, riders will find the asymmetrical Soft and Medium tyres, featuring a reinforced right shoulder, which proved highly effective in 2024. • The FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship will hold its sixth round here, featuring the 11th and 12th races of the season. The all-electric Ducati motorcycles will be fitted with MICHELIN Power MotoE tyres incorporating 56% sustainable materials at the front and 58% at the rear this year. A technical and familiar layout Built in 1969 and extensively modernized from 1993 onwards, the Misano circuit has hosted MotoGP™ every year since 2007. It has been run clockwise since then, over a distance of 4.226 km. The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is renowned for its flat and technical layout, highly demanding on the front tyre but less so on the rear. Both top speed and average speed are lower than in Barcelona, but certain sections – such as Curvone (a long, very high-speed right-hander) or Tramonto (a banked hairpin) – place significant strain on the tyres. Another particularity: Misano is frequently used for private testing throughout the season. Teams know the layout extremely well, as does Michelin, which has enriched its database over years of racing and testing. This shared experience ensures optimal working conditions.   Weather and atmosphere conducive to spectacle The proximity to the sea often brings pleasant weather with moderate temperatures. Ambient humidity can sometimes influence grip, but overall, the conditions are ideal for a weekend of performance and spectacle. True to its reputation, the Misano crowd promises to be large and passionate.   Back on track on Monday The day after the Grand Prix, an official test session will take place at the circuit. Michelin will support its partners there without introducing any new products: the MICHELIN Power MotoGP range will remain unchanged for 2026.   Piero Taramasso, Two-Wheel Motorsport Manager, Michelin Motorsport "Misano is a circuit we know very well, as it is used year-round for private testing. We therefore have a wealth of data, which allows us to arrive with a perfectly tailored tyre allocation. We decided to adopt the same approach as on other recent circuits such as Balaton and Barcelona: a symmetrical Soft and Medium at the front, and a Hard combining the stiffest casing with the Medium compound. This choice provides the ideal balance between consistency, stability, and rider feedback. At the rear, we stick with the Soft and Medium specifications that proved highly satisfactory last year. They are asymmetrical, with a reinforced right shoulder, essential at Misano given its ten right-hand corners. This circuit is less severe on tyres than Barcelona: the asphalt offers better natural grip, top speed and average speeds are lower, and there is no elevation. But Misano remains demanding on the front, particularly in sections like Curvone or Tramonto, where the precision and stability of the front tyre are crucial. We expect a closely contested weekend, with mild weather and an exceptional atmosphere thanks to the passion of the fans. And on Monday, we will be back on track for an official test with our partners, as part of the ongoing preparation for next season. It is always a valuable moment to fine-tune settings and confirm that our range is ready to meet the challenges ahead."   Schedule of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera 2025 The weekend will open on Friday, September 12, with the first free practice sessions in the morning, followed by the Practice session in the afternoon, which will determine the ten riders directly qualified for Q2. On Saturday, September 13, a final free practice session will precede qualifying (Q1 and Q2), which will set the starting grid. The Tissot Sprint (13 laps) will take place at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, September 14, the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera will start at 2:00 p.m. over 27 laps. Meanwhile, MotoE will hold its qualifying session on Friday, followed by its two races (the 11th and 12th of the season) on Saturday. About Michelin Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 129,800 people. 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