Consistent performance is a key criteria for us. When we find something that works, we stick with it over time because riders need to be able to consistently reproduce their performance. This is the case with the reinforced rear tires, which worked very...
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Consistent performance is a key criteria for us. When we find something that works, we stick with it over time because riders need to be able to consistently reproduce their performance. This is the case with the reinforced rear tires, which worked very well here last year and will do the job very well again this year. However, when we analyse the data we share with our partners, and when we examine the track and any changes, we regularly make adjustments. Since the start of the season, we have clearly seen that riders have broken many records with the help of our tires, and this also means that their bikes have made progress. As Spielberg is a ‘Stop and Go’ circuit where the traction requirements when exiting corners are very high and where braking is very violent, the riders have an increasing need to load the front end during the braking phases. This is why we have reviewed our choice of the three types of front compound (Soft, Medium and Hard), and decided on an upward shift in ter
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