The performance of a MotoGP team during a race weekend can be broken down into three factors: the rider, the bike and the tyres.
A high temperature on the track is hard on the rider, but it is also hard on the tyres, as they are the only part of the bike that is in direct contact with the ground. And it is that, in addition to the colors that appear on its casing, the tires are more than just an unknown to solve on race Sunday.
Tires are one of the most essential parts of the team, and without them, the equation will not have a place in the garage. This means that, just as there is a race number for each driver, there is a tire for each track.
The high temperatures of the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya invite significant wear and tear, which can translate into loss of tenths or thousandths for the rider, so his management this weekend will be essential to achieve a good record.
A fast lap is a blank canvas for every driver, which will allow him to get data and information. With these premises, it is well known that the Catalan track is one of those circuits that make you lose a lot of grip, so, for the moment, the smartest thing is to use medium and soft tires to make the time attack.
In the attempt to outline the strategy for the weekend, factors such as pressure, durability and traction come into play, which in turn depend on the layout, temperature, grip and grip provided by the circuit in question.
On a track where the rear tire will always wear faster and faster, one can speak of the importance of asymmetric tyres, with different compounds on each side. In addition, this study is given by the curves, the number of laps and their direction, the greatest teachers and indicators of the success or failure of the weekend.
Finally, tires cannot forget one of their most important tasks: safety. Riders in the premier class are exposed to high speeds, in which grip, the famous grip provided by the prototype, is an aspect that should never be overlooked.
