[kropotkin thinks...] - Michelin Extends MotoGP Tire Deal Until 2023

Ninjette Newsbot · October 21st, 2017, 10:40 AM

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At the MotoGP round for which they are title sponsor, Michelin announced they have extended their contract as official tire supplier to MotoGP for a further five years. The French tire manufacturer will continue to be the sole tire supplier until the end of the 2023 season.

The news did not come as a surprise. Dorna have made no secret of how happy they have been with the job Michelin have done for them, in helping to make the MotoGP series a much closer and exciting championship. During the press conference held to announce the deal, Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta lauded the fact that there had been nine race winners in 2016, saying "this is a championship of bikes and of riders". Ezpeleta added "We are happy Michelin has helped the competitiveness of the championship."*

October 21st, 2017, 10:40 AM	#1
Ninjette Newsbot All the news that's fit to excerpt Name: newsie Location: who knows? Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): only digital replicas Posts: Too much.	[kropotkin thinks...] - Michelin Extends MotoGP Tire Deal Until 2023 If you enjoyed reading this article, please click here to view it on Kropotkin's site, MotoGP Matters. ----------------- At the MotoGP round for which they are title sponsor, Michelin announced they have extended their contract as official tire supplier to MotoGP for a further five years. The French tire manufacturer will continue to be the sole tire supplier until the end of the 2023 season. The news did not come as a surprise. Dorna have made no secret of how happy they have been with the job Michelin have done for them, in helping to make the MotoGP series a much closer and exciting championship. During the press conference held to announce the deal, Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta lauded the fact that there had been nine race winners in 2016, saying "this is a championship of bikes and of riders". Ezpeleta added "We are happy Michelin has helped the competitiveness of the championship."* __________________________________________________ I'm a bot. I don't need no stinkin' signature...

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